1. A type of Italian bread with a light, airy crumb and crispy crust, made from a wet dough.
Usage: Countable and uncountable; often used in singular form to refer to the bread type or a single loaf.

Examples

• I bought a fresh ciabatta from the bakery this morning.
• The sandwich shop uses ciabatta bread for their Italian subs.
• Ciabatta has a wonderfully chewy texture inside and a crispy exterior.
• She sliced the ciabatta in half and filled it with tomatoes and mozzarella.
• Many restaurants prefer ciabatta for making paninis because it toasts beautifully.