Crumbly: meaning, definitions and examples

texture

Easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder; prone to crumbling.

brittle, crispy, crumbling, fragile, powdery

Examples of usage

• The crumbly cookie fell apart in my hands.

• The soil was dry and crumbly, making it difficult to plant anything.

• The old building was made of crumbly bricks that were falling apart.

• The cheese had a crumbly texture that melted in my mouth.

• The pastry was so crumbly that it left a mess on the plate.