Word Noun
crumbs
n.
C / U
A2 Elementary US /ˈkɹəmz/ UK /kɹˈʌmz/ crumbs
Definition
n.very small pieces of food, like bread or cake, that fall off when you are eating or cooking.
n.small fragments of bread, cake, or biscuit that break off during preparation or consumption.
Examples
“He brushed the crumbs off the table after breakfast.”
“The children left a trail of cookie crumbs across the living room carpet while they were playing.”
“The baker coated the fish in seasoned bread crumbs to ensure a crisp texture after frying.”
Usage
Usually plural when referring to the waste left after eating; uncountable when used as a cooking ingredient.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated