Ciabatta

//t͡ʃəˈbɑː.ta// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A broad, flat, white Italian bread. countable, uncountable

    "Don't waste day-old ciabatta; slice it and bake the slices to make crostini, which will keep for days and can be used for snacks, canapés, or croutons."

Synonyms

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ciabatta breadfocaccia

Example

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"What I always miss on my travels is good wholemeal bread. Whether it's baguettes, toast or ciabatta, white bread never fills me up properly."

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian ciabatta (“slipper, bread”). Doublet of sabot.

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