crouton

noun

crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of toasted or crisply fried bread

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Use chia seeds as a nutritious, savory topping in place of breadcrumbs, or as a salad topper instead of croutons. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026 Crush the croutons from salad kit and transfer to a small bowl. Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 How to Use Homemade Croutons Once made, croutons are endlessly versatile. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 Add croutons and dressing to salad and toss gently with your hands to combine. Sue Li, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crouton

Word History

Etymology

French croûton, diminutive of croûte crust, from Middle French crouste, from Old French, from Latin crusta

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crouton was in 1806

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“Crouton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crouton. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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crouton

noun
crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of bread toasted or fried crisp

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