Crouton Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɹutən

KROO-tun

UK

ˈkɹuːtɒn

KROO-ton

Definition

A small piece of toasted or fried bread often added to soups or salads to give them texture and flavor.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in the plural ('croutons'). Commonly found in Caesar salads and soups. Not to be confused with breadsticks or other large pieces of bread. Considered informal and used mostly in food contexts.

• Spanish: picatoste - croûton
• Portuguese (BR): crouton - torrada (cubos de pão em salada)
• Portuguese (PT): crouton - torrada (cubos de pão em salada)
• Chinese (Simplified): 面包丁
• Chinese (Traditional): 麵包丁
• Hindi: क्रूटोन (ब्रेड के छोटे टुकड़े)
• Arabic: قطع الخبز المحمصة
• Bengali: ক্রুটন
• Russian: крутон - гренка (маленький кубик хлеба)
• Japanese: クルトン
• Vietnamese: bánh mì nướng khối nhỏ - crouton
• Korean: 크루통
• Turkish: kruton
• Urdu: کروٹن
• Indonesian: kruton

Example Sentences

I like to put croutons in my salad.

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My soup has croutons on top.

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You can make croutons with old bread.

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The garlic croutons make this salad taste amazing.

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Can I get extra croutons with my soup?

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Sometimes I just snack on croutons straight from the bag.

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