Crusted: meaning, definitions and examples

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crusted

 

[ ˈkrəstəd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

topped surface

Crusted describes something that is covered with a hardened outer layer, often describing food or geological formations. It can refer to the outer layer that becomes firm or dry due to prolonged exposure to air or heat.

Synonyms

coated, encrusted, hardened

Examples of usage

  • The bread had a crusted exterior.
  • The pizza was baked to a perfectly crusted finish.
  • The craters on the moon have crusted surfaces.
Context #2 | Verb

past participle

Crusted is the past participle of the verb 'crust,' which means to form a crust or to cover with a crust. It indicates the completion of the action of crusting.

Synonyms

coated, covered, layered

Examples of usage

  • The cake was crusted with a layer of chocolate.
  • The dessert had cooled and crusted over.
  • The paint crusted on the old surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "crusted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crosta

🇮🇳 क्रस्टेड

🇩🇪 krustig

🇮🇩 berkerak

🇺🇦 покритий скоринкою

🇵🇱 skórzasty

🇯🇵 クラスト状の

🇫🇷 croûté

🇪🇸 corteza

🇹🇷 kabuklu

🇰🇷 껍질이 있는

🇸🇦 مغطى بقشرة

🇨🇿 krustový

🇸🇰 kôrkový

🇨🇳 有外壳的

🇸🇮 hrustast

🇮🇸 skorpu

🇰🇿 қабықпен

🇬🇪 კრასტული

🇦🇿 qabıqlı

🇲🇽 corteza

Word origin

The word 'crusted' originates from the Middle English term 'crust,' which comes from the Old French word 'cruste,' and further rooted in the Latin word 'crusta,' meaning a 'hard outer covering or shell.' The evolution of the term reflects both culinary and geological contexts, highlighting its versatility in the English language. Historically, the term began to be associated with bread-making and the formation of crusts in baking, symbolizing not just a physical layer, but also the textures and flavors that arise from cooking processes. Over time, 'crusted' has been adopted into various fields, encompassing everything from food descriptions to geological features, emphasizing the idea of a protective or hardened exterior.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,900, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.