prosciutto
noun
pro·sciut·to prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō 
plural prosciutti prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē or prosciuttos
or prosciuttos : dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This creamy dip is loaded with artichoke hearts, prosciutto, and roasted red peppers. 
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Serve at room temperature, with prosciutto on the side, if desired. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 In addition to bivalves, the wine pairs nicely with picnic fare such as asparagus wrapped with prosciutto and cold fried chicken. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 23 June 2022 There's pics on a yacht in the blue waters off the coast and what looks like a little cooking class featuring some prosciutto. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 13 Aug. 2022 Serve pasta topped with dollops of ricotta, some shaved Parmigiano and crispy sheets of prosciutto. Odette Williams, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 So put watermelon in your gazpacho, make an easy snack or appetizer with cantaloupe and prosciutto or add honeydew to your tzatziki. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 His Cristina pizza was a quiet symphony of flavors on a showy platform of mushrooms, arugula, truffle oil, mozzarella and prosciutto folded like roses in an Italian bouquet. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Dec. 2021 The family layers thinly pounded beef with prosciutto, breadcrumbs, cheese, pine nuts, parsley, garlic and no [expletive] raisins—a ballet of sorts. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 14 July 2022 See More
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Serve at room temperature, with prosciutto on the side, if desired. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 In addition to bivalves, the wine pairs nicely with picnic fare such as asparagus wrapped with prosciutto and cold fried chicken. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 23 June 2022 There's pics on a yacht in the blue waters off the coast and what looks like a little cooking class featuring some prosciutto. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 13 Aug. 2022 Serve pasta topped with dollops of ricotta, some shaved Parmigiano and crispy sheets of prosciutto. Odette Williams, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 So put watermelon in your gazpacho, make an easy snack or appetizer with cantaloupe and prosciutto or add honeydew to your tzatziki. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 His Cristina pizza was a quiet symphony of flavors on a showy platform of mushrooms, arugula, truffle oil, mozzarella and prosciutto folded like roses in an Italian bouquet. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Dec. 2021 The family layers thinly pounded beef with prosciutto, breadcrumbs, cheese, pine nuts, parsley, garlic and no [expletive] raisins—a ballet of sorts. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 14 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian, alteration of presciutto, from pre- (from Latin prae- pre-) + asciutto dried out, from Latin exsuctus, from past participle of exsugere to suck out, from ex- + sugere to suck — more at suck
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above