Crumbs: meaning, definitions and examples

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crumbs

 

[ krสŒmz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in the kitchen

Small pieces of bread, cake, or biscuit that have broken off.

Synonyms

bits, fragments, particles

Examples of usage

  • The floor was covered in crumbs after the children had eaten their snacks.
  • She swept up the crumbs from the table after the party.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A very small amount of something.

Synonyms

hint, scrap, trace

Examples of usage

  • She only had crumbs of information about the new project.
  • He left her just emotional crumbs after their breakup.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

Break or fall into small fragments.

Synonyms

disintegrate, fall apart

Examples of usage

  • The old book was so fragile that it started to crumb as soon as she opened it.

Translations

Translations of the word "crumbs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น migalhas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเค•เคกเคผเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krรผmel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ remah-remah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั…ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okruszki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใใš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท miettes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ migajas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑntฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์Šค๋Ÿฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drobky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ omrvinky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขๅŒ…ๅฑ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drobtine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mylsnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะณั–ั‚ั–ะฝะดั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrฤฑntฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ migas

Etymology

The word 'crumbs' originated from Middle English 'crome', which meant 'small fragment'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to small pieces or fragments, especially in the context of food. The figurative use of 'crumbs' to signify a small amount or trace of something can be traced back to the late 19th century. Overall, 'crumbs' is a versatile word that has been a part of English vocabulary for a long time.

See also: crumb, crumbled, crumbly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,564, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.