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
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And they’ve been romanticized for nearly as long by foreign travelers who see an espresso bar and long counter full of hot foods, panini, and piles of prosciutto as a sign of culinary superiority.
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Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, sauté prosciutto with remaining extra virgin olive oil until crispy.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Stir in basil, Parmigiano cheese, Cloud 23 hot sauce to taste, and top with prosciutto before serving.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Crispy sheets of prosciutto add crunch and a little salt to every bite.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, sauté prosciutto with remaining extra virgin olive oil until crispy.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Stir in basil, Parmigiano cheese, Cloud 23 hot sauce to taste, and top with prosciutto before serving.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Crispy sheets of prosciutto add crunch and a little salt to every bite.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosciutto
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“Prosciutto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosciutto. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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