bruschetta

noun

bru·​schet·​ta brü-ˈshe-tə How to pronounce bruschetta (audio) -ˈske- How to pronounce bruschetta (audio)
: thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer

Examples of bruschetta in a Sentence

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Enjoy with bruschetta or a straightforward spaghetti pomodoro. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Infuse wild garlic into olive oil and brush it onto bruschetta or avocado toast; use it to make hummus. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025 The preview for Meghan's new series shows closeups of several homemade confections, from intricate ice cubes in a glass to frosted doughnuts and bruschetta appetizers artfully crafted to resemble ladybugs — a whimsical treat that has been a hit on Pinterest and TikTok. Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Expect dishes like goat cheese bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, wild mushroom risotto and spiced lamb flatbread. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bruschetta

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Tuscany), from bruscare to toast, burn, probably from Vulgar Latin *brusicare, frequentative of *brusare, *brusiare to burn

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bruschetta was in 1954

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“Bruschetta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruschetta. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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