Meaning & use
crostini
Last updated
Meaning
nounplural
Small pieces of toasted bread, often served with toppings as an appetizer.
Grammar: Takes a plural verb: The crostini are delicious. The singular 'crostino' is rarely used in English.
Patterns
- crostini with something
- a plate of crostini
- top something with crostini
We ordered a plate of crostini topped with tomatoes and basil.
The crostini were served with a variety of cheeses and olives.
She made crostini by toasting small slices of baguette and adding olive oil.
Word forms
| singular | crostino |
|---|
Common combinations
- crostini with tomato
- The crostini with tomato and garlic were a hit at the party.
- a plate of crostini
- He brought a plate of crostini to share.
- toasted crostini
- The toasted crostini were crunchy and warm.
- top crostini with something
- You can top the crostini with cheese or meat.
Synonyms and how they differ
- bruschetta
- Similar toasted bread appetizer, but bruschetta is usually larger and rubbed with garlic, while crostini are smaller.
Commonly confused: crostini or crostino?
crostini vs crostino
This is the singular form in Italian; in English, 'crostini' is used for both singular and plural, though 'crostino' is occasionally seen.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'crostini' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Crostini' is a plural noun, so it takes a plural verb: 'The crostini are served with dip.' The other options use singular verbs or an incorrect plural form.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “crostini”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.