Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Slices of bread that have been broiled, rubbed with garlic, brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt, and layered with any of various toppings such as chopped tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, or ham.
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- noun A light
Italian dish oftoasted bread with asavoury topping
Etymologies
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Examples
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These days the term bruschetta has come to signify garlic toast topped with diced tomatoes.
unknown title 2009
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Tommy -- Mexican bruschetta is a good name for it!
Molletes with homemade bolillos | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009
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Now that bruschetta is everywhere, it is not so unusual to read about toast in food magazines, cookbooks, and weblogs.
Toast: Lindy 2005
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Surely catalans claim its invention, but bruschetta is pretty simmilar concept.
Pa amb tomàquet, and learning some lessons from MacGuiver. Michele 2005
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Now that bruschetta is everywhere, it is not so unusual to read about toast in food magazines, cookbooks, and weblogs.
Tea and Toast Part III- Toast Lindy 2005
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A large grilled slice of bread served on a plate and eaten with a knife and fork is called bruschetta in Italy.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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A large grilled slice of bread served on a plate and eaten with a knife and fork is called bruschetta in Italy.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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A large grilled slice of bread served on a plate and eaten with a knife and fork is called bruschetta in Italy.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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The bruschetta was a pile of tiny, fresh tomatoes on a thin slice of toasted bread, but I felt bad that we were paying a generous amount for anyone who ordered a sponge.
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The bruschetta was a pile of tiny, fresh tomatoes on a thin slice of toasted bread, but I felt bad that we were paying a generous amount for anyone who ordered a sponge.
Archive 2006-02-01 2006
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
Pronunciation: brusˈket:a. Please!
June 24, 2008
bilby commented on the word bruschetta
Yes please! Suggestion: brusˈket:ta. With fresh tomatoes and basil.
June 24, 2008
dontcry commented on the word bruschetta
Ummmmmmmmmmm. Bruschetta. I could live on it! Okay, I might also need a little wine -- but that's it!
June 24, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
And no pease on it, please.
June 24, 2008
bilby commented on the word bruschetta
Too late! I put hummus on everything!
June 24, 2008
bilby commented on the word bruschetta
Interesting contrast between the Pro pronunciation and the two anglicised/amateur ones.
June 7, 2010
dontcry commented on the word bruschetta
Can't wait to get into the office tomorow to do mine! I do a mean 'bruschetta!'
June 7, 2010
chelster commented on the word bruschetta
Prolagus's pronunciation may be good Italian, but it's not English. The "anglicised/amateur" pronunciation (broo-SKET-uh) is correct. — The Orthoepist
September 17, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
*clears throat to pronounce hamburger*
September 17, 2010
ruzuzu commented on the word bruschetta
Bruschetahahaha! Go for it, Prolagus!
September 17, 2010
frogapplause commented on the word bruschetta
I like Pro's pronunciation best! It is an Italian word, no?!
*smirking at the thought of Pro going home and saying (broo-SKET-uh) in front of family and friends*
September 17, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
*clears throat again* cheeseburger
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
*ahem* hot dog
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
*ahem* ketchup
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
*...* pancake
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
computer
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
toast
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
water
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
tour operator
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
mountain bike
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
Now a list.
September 18, 2010
ruzuzu commented on the word bruschetta
Bravo, Prolagus! Bravo!
September 18, 2010
Prolagus commented on the word bruschetta
hiking
September 18, 2010