crust — the hard outer surface of bread or the hard layer on top of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the hard outer surface of bread or the hard layer on top of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /krʌst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said eating bread crust would make my hair curly.
- The pizza crust was so thick it could be used as a frisbee.
- Scientists study the Earth's crust to understand geological processes.
crust
NOUN[/krʌst/]
the hard outer surface of bread or the hard layer on top of something
the hard outer surface of bread or the hard layer on top of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'crouste' and Latin 'crusta' meaning a hard outer layer or shell. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
Latin 'crusta' (hard outer layer/shell) = crust. No productive morphemes in modern English; it is a simple root word.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always said eating bread crust would make my hair curly.”
“The pizza crust was so thick it could be used as a frisbee.”
“Scientists study the Earth's crust to understand geological processes.”
“The wound had crusted over by morning.”
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