crumb

noun
UK: /krʌm/
US: /krʌm/

  1. A very small piece of bread, cake, or cracker that has fallen off a larger piece.

    1. I ate a crumb of bread from the table.
    2. The birds were pecking at the crumbs on the patio after our picnic.

  2. A small amount of something.

    1. There's not a crumb of cheese left.
    2. He showed not a crumb of remorse for his actions during the investigation.

Synonyms

fragment morsel bit grain trace iota sprinkle crumbly
crumb transitive-verb

  1. To cover something with breadcrumbs.

    1. Crumb the chicken before frying it.
    2. She crumbed the fish fillets with seasoned breadcrumbs before baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crumb" in English means: A very small piece of bread, cake, or cracker that has fallen off a larger piece., A small amount of something..

The phonetic transcription of "crumb" is /krʌm/ in British English and /krʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crumb": fragment, morsel, bit, grain, trace, iota, sprinkle, crumbly.

Example usage of "crumb": "I ate a crumb of bread from the table.". More examples on the page.