Croutons Meaning in English
word · lemma: crouton
ˈkɹutənz
KROO-tuhnz
ˈkruːtɒnz
KROO-tonz
Definition
Small pieces of bread that are toasted or fried until crisp, usually added to salads or soups for extra texture and flavor.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural. Most common in salads ("Caesar salad with croutons") or soups. Rarely eaten alone. The word comes from French and is pronounced /ˈkruː.tɒnz/. Don't confuse with 'crouton' (singular form), though in recipes it's almost always plural.
Spanish: picatostes - crotonesPortuguese (BR): croutons - cubos de pão torradoPortuguese (PT): croutons - cubos de pão torradoChinese (Simplified): 面包丁Chinese (Traditional): 麵包丁Hindi: क्रुटॉनArabic: قطع خبز محمصةBengali: ক্রুটনRussian: сухарикиJapanese: クルトンVietnamese: bánh mì nướng giòn - croutonKorean: 크루통Turkish: kruton - kızarmış ekmek küpleriUrdu: کروٹونIndonesian: kruton
Example Sentences
I put croutons in my soup.
basic
She likes croutons on her salad.
basic
We bought a bag of croutons at the store.
basic
Could you pass me the croutons for my Caesar salad?
natural
These homemade croutons are so much better than store-bought ones.
natural
Without croutons, my soup just doesn’t feel complete.
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