PROSCIUTTO Definition & Meaning

prosciutto

[ proh-shoo-toh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

salted ham that has been cured by drying, always sliced paper-thin for serving.

prosciutto

/ prəʊˈʃuːtəʊ; proˈʃutto /

noun

cured ham from Italy: usually served as an hors d'oeuvre

Discover More

�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of prosciutto¹

1935–40; < Italian prosciutto, earlier presciutto < Vulgar Latin *perexsuctus all dried up, equivalent to Latin per- per- + exsuctus lacking juice

Discover More

�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of prosciutto¹

Italian, literally: dried beforehand, from pro- pre- + asciutto dried

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

We like to give people an option to drizzle hot honey on their slice with a couple of slices of prosciutto.

From

For some reason, you can’t find it in most American delis, but I think it’s a better tasting version of prosciutto we should all be in love with.

From

Finally, sprinkle chopped prosciutto over the chicken and cheese and place back into the oven.

From

You know what, they love prosciutto in this house, everyone loves it.

From

You won’t go wrong with anything, but the decadent, pillowy soft ricotta gnocchi with herb pesto and crispy prosciutto is truly spectacular.

From

Browse