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Definition of crostino

crostino

/krɒˈstiːnoʊ/
cros · ti · no
Plural:crostini
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crostino Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

"The chef garnished each crisp crostino with whipped ricotta, roasted figs, and a drizzle of honey."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In English, this Italian loanword is most frequently encountered in its plural form, "crostini," which is sometimes treated as a mass noun or used to refer to a single piece.

• Rhymes for crostino

• Nearby Words

crosswise
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crotch
crotchety
crotchless

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian crostino, the diminutive of crosta ("crust"), from Latin crusta.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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