Crudites (Noun)
Meaning
Raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The crudites platter was a colorful arrangement of carrots, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes served with a side of creamy hummus.
- At the party, the crudites were a popular snack, especially when paired with the tangy spinach and artichoke dip.
- The restaurant offered a crudites appetizer with a variety of raw vegetables and a choice of three different dips.
- The crudites platter was a healthy alternative to the fried snacks at the movie theater, and it was surprisingly tasty.
- The crudites were arranged on a platter in a decorative pattern, making them almost too pretty to eat with the accompanying ranch dressing.