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Definition of crostini

crostini

/kroʊˈstiːni/
cros · ti · ni
Plural:crostini
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crostini Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An Italian appetizer consisting of small slices of toasted or grilled bread brushed with olive oil and topped with various savory ingredients such as cheese, meats, or vegetables.

Example

"The chef served warm goat cheese and fig crostini before the main course."

Word Nuance & Usage

Although 'crostini' is a plural form in Italian (singular 'crostino'), in English it is commonly used as both a plural noun and a singular countable or uncountable noun.

• Rhymes for crostini

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'crostini' ('little crusts'), the plural of 'crostino', a diminutive of 'crosta' ('crust'), from Latin 'crusta'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crostini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crostini
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