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Definition of ciabatta

ciabatta

/tʃəˈbɑːtə/
cia · bat · ta
Plural:ciabattas
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• noun

1

A type of rustic Italian white bread made with wheat flour, water, olive oil, salt, and yeast, characterized by a slightly elongated, flat shape, a crispy crust, and a highly porous, chewy crumb.

Example

"She sliced the ciabatta in half, brushed it with olive oil, and toasted it to make paninis for lunch."

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• Rhymes for ciabatta

• Nearby Words

chute
chutney
chutzpah
ciabatta
ciao
cicada
cicatrix

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'ciabatta' (meaning 'slipper'), named for the bread's elongated, broad, and flat shape. The bread was created in 1982 by a baker in the Veneto region of Italy as an Italian alternative to French baguettes.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ciabatta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ciabatta
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