Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crout
Noun
/kruːt/
Definition
A small piece of toasted or fried bread served typically in soup or salad.
Examples
- She sprinkled croutons on her Caesar salad for added crunch.
- The savory crout in the tomato soup made it even more enjoyable.
- Homemade crouts are a great way to use up stale bread.
Meaning
Crout refers to a bread cube or nugget that has been baked or sautéed until crisp, often used as a garnish or addition to salads and soups.
Synonyms
- Toast
- Bread cube
- Crouton
