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Definition of crouton

crouton

/ˈkruːtɑːn/
crou · ton
Plural:croutons
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• noun

1

A small piece of toasted or fried bread, typically seasoned and used to add texture and flavor to salads or soups.

Example

"The chef tossed the Caesar salad with a generous handful of garlic croutons just before serving."

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• Rhymes for crouton

• Nearby Words

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crossbow
croton
crouton
crow
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'croûton', a diminutive form of 'croûte' (crust), ultimately from Latin 'crusta'. First recorded in English in the early 19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crouton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crouton
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