prosciutto
noun
pro·sciut·to
prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō 
plural prosciutti
prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē
or prosciuttos
or prosciuttos
: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin
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Think cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches, cheddar scallion and marigold scones, and prosciutto and fig crostini with lavender (served with bubbles and optional caviar, but of course).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
On East Passyunk Avenue, Supérette is a lively French wine bar, market and bottle shop where rosé and pastis are enjoyed with snacks like duck prosciutto and raclette sandwiches.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Rent a car and tool around Emilia-Romagna, the region that gave the world Parmesan, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and tagliatelle, and which somehow still sits in Tuscany’s shadow despite the arguably better claim to Italian food.
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Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
On East Passyunk Avenue, Supérette is a lively French wine bar, market and bottle shop where rosé and pastis are enjoyed with snacks like duck prosciutto and raclette sandwiches.
—
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Rent a car and tool around Emilia-Romagna, the region that gave the world Parmesan, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and tagliatelle, and which somehow still sits in Tuscany’s shadow despite the arguably better claim to Italian food.
—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prosciutto
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“Prosciutto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosciutto. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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