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Crumbier: meaning, definitions and examples

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crumbier

 

[ ˈkrʌmbiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food texture

Crumbier refers to a texture or consistency that breaks or crumbles easily. It is often used to describe baked goods that have a lighter, flakier structure, allowing them to fall apart into small pieces.

Synonyms

flakier, lighter, looser

Examples of usage

  • This cake is crumbier than the last one I made.
  • The bread is crumbier when baked at a higher temperature.
  • I prefer crumbier cookies for dipping in milk.

Translations

Translations of the word "crumbier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais quebradiço

🇮🇳 ज्यादा चुरचुरी

🇩🇪 krümeliger

🇮🇩 lebih remah

🇺🇦 більш крихкий

🇵🇱 bardziej kruchy

🇯🇵 よりクラムの多い

🇫🇷 plus friable

🇪🇸 más quebradizo

🇹🇷 daha kırılgan

🇰🇷 더 부서지기 쉬운

🇸🇦 أكثر قابل للكسر

🇨🇿 více drobivý

🇸🇰 viac krehký

🇨🇳 更脆

🇸🇮 bolj krhek

🇮🇸 meira brotinn

🇰🇿 одан да майда

🇬🇪 მეტად მყიფე

🇦🇿 daha qırılqan

🇲🇽 más quebradizo

Word origin

The term 'crumbly' comes from the word 'crumb,' which traces back to the Old English word 'crom,' meaning 'a small piece or fragment of something.' The suffix '-ier' is a comparative form indicating that something possesses the quality more than another. The concept of a texture being crumbly has been present throughout many types of baking, as the inclusion of fats or the method of mixing can influence how baked items break apart. Over time, 'crumbly' has evolved to describe a variety of foods, including pastries, pies, and even certain types of cheese.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,535, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.