Crouton: meaning, definitions and examples

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crouton

 

[ หˆkruหtษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food, salad

A crouton is a small piece of toasted or fried bread that is often used as a garnish for soups and salads. They are usually seasoned, providing additional flavor and texture to the dish. Croutons can vary in size and are commonly made from leftover bread. They can be found in various cuisines and are a popular addition to caesar salads or as a topping on creamy soups.

Synonyms

bread crisps, bread cubes, toasted bread.

Examples of usage

  • I added croutons to my salad for extra crunch.
  • The tomato soup was topped with crunchy garlic croutons.
  • Homemade croutons can elevate your dish significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "crouton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crouton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคพเค‰เคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Crouton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ crouton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzanka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒซใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croรปton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crutรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kruton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฃจํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุงุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kruton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krutรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขๅŒ…ไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krutoni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krouton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kruton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crutรณn

Etymology

The word 'crouton' is derived from the French word 'croรปton', which is a diminutive form of 'croรปte', meaning 'crust'. The term began appearing in English in the early 19th century, reflecting the popularity of French cuisine during that time. In its original form in French, a 'croรปte' referred to the crust of bread, and over time, it evolved to signify small pieces of toasted bread added to soups and salads. As culinary practices spread and evolved, croutons became a staple in various cuisines worldwide, often customized with different seasonings and types of bread, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,190, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.