crouton
US /ˈkruː.t̬ɑːn/
UK /ˈkruː.t̬ɑːn/

1.
a small piece of fried or toasted bread served with soup or salad
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She sprinkled croutons over her Caesar salad.
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The creamy tomato soup was served with a side of crispy croutons.
a small piece of fried or toasted bread served with soup or salad