tostada

noun

tos·​ta·​da tō-ˈstä-də How to pronounce tostada (audio)
variants or less commonly tostado
tō-ˈstä-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce tostada (audio)
plural tostadas also tostados
: a tortilla deep-fried in hot oil
also : a tostada that is topped with a mixture of ingredients (such as seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

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Leon served chicken tostadas with avocado, chipotle crema and beet sprouts. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 30 June 2024 What to eat: Two crispy tostadas ($8) topped with avocado, sumac-spiced onions and feta. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the space’s upbeat vibe echoes the menu; think fresh seafood prepared in innovative ways; bass ceviche, vibrant green adobo shrimp, octopus with a walnut salsa negra, and fish tostadas alongside carne asada, arroz negro, costras, and sopes. —Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 The $3-item swaps a crispy tostada for the XL Cheez-It and is topped with beef, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tostada 

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish tostada, from Spanish, feminine of tostado, past participle of tostar to toast, roast, from Late Latin tostare — more at toast entry 2

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tostada was in 1925

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“Tostada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tostada. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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tostada

noun
tos·​ta·​da tō-ˈstäd-ə How to pronounce tostada (audio)
: a fried tortilla
Etymology

Mexican Spanish tostada, a feminine form of tostado "fried," from Spanish tostado "toasted"

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