garlic bread
Definition
Noun: A type of bread, typically French or Italian in style, that is sliced, spread with a mixture of butter and garlic, and then toasted or baked until crisp.
Examples
- The restaurant served warm garlic bread with the pasta.
- For the party, she prepared two loaves of homemade garlic bread.
- Garlic bread is a popular side dish at many Italian-American eateries.
Advanced Usage
- While traditionally made with butter, variations of garlic bread may use olive oil or include additional herbs like parsley or oregano.
- Garlic bread can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or even used as a base for bruschetta.
Variants and Related Words
- Garlic butter (noun): The seasoned spread, typically a mixture of softened butter, minced garlic, and herbs, used to make garlic bread. It can also be used on steak, seafood, or vegetables.
- Bruschetta (noun): An Italian appetizer consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil, salt, and often tomatoes or other ingredients. While similar, it is distinct from the butter-based garlic bread.
Synonyms
- Toasted garlic bread
- Garlic toast (This can sometimes refer to a single slice, whereas "garlic bread" often implies a loaf or multiple slices.)
Related Phrases
- Cheesy garlic bread: A common variant where shredded cheese, such as mozzarella or Parmesan, is added on top before baking.
Noun
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French or Italian bread sliced and spread with garlic butter then crisped in the oven
