noun
- a small, thin slice of toasted or fried bread, typically served as an appetizer or garnish, often topped with cheese, vegetables, or spreads
Usage: Italian origin; plural: crostini; commonly used in Italian cuisine
Examples
- The restaurant served warm crostini topped with tomatoes and basil.
- She prepared crostini with goat cheese and fig jam for the party.
- The appetizer platter included several varieties of crostini.
- Crostini are often served before the main course in Italian meals.
- He brushed the bread slices with olive oil before toasting them into crostini.