crouton Hear it!

crouton Definition

crou·ton (kro̵̅o̅tän′, kro̵̅o̅ tän)

noun

any of the small, crisp pieces of toasted or fried bread often served in soup or salads

Etymology: Fr croûton < croûte, a crust < L crusta: see crust

crouton Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: To make the cheese croutons, toast the ciabatta slices on one side.
  • add: Add the croutons and sprinkle with parmesan - serve.

Adjective modifier

  • fried: Grouse Ancienne - flavor with crushed juniper berries and garnish with fried croutons.
  • small: Serve chilled, with small croutons of bread fried till crisp in olive oil, well drained and cooled.
  • crispy: After baking, these light and crispy croutons are seasoned with sea salt.
  • crisp: Also we scattered some capers and some small crisp croutons.

Noun used with modifier

  • garlic: You can serve this hearty soup with garlic croutons.
  • cheese: Pour over the French dressing, toss well and then sprinkle over the goat cheese croutons and serve.
  • herb: Serve the soup hot with a good sprinkling of herb croutons over the top.
  • pepper: Sandwich is accompanied by a Caesar salad with lemon pepper croutons and dressing on the side.

Browse dictionary entries near crouton

  1. croustade
  2. crouse
  3. croupier
  4. croup
  5. crouch
  6. crotonic acid
  7. croton oil
  8. Croton bug
  9. croton
  10. crotchety
  1. crow
  2. crow's-foot
  3. crow's-nest
  4. crowbar
  5. crowberry
  6. crowd
  7. crowded
  8. crowding out
  9. crowfoot
  10. crown