crumble

verb
UK: /ˈkrʌm.bəl/
US: /ˈkrʌm.bəl/

  1. To break or fall apart into small fragments or pieces.

    1. The cake will crumble if you drop it.
    2. Old buildings often crumble over time due to neglect and weather.

  2. To lose cohesion or strength; to disintegrate.

    1. The empire began to crumble after the war.
    2. Her resolve seemed to crumble under the pressure of the investigation.

Synonyms

debris decay fragment crumb disintegrate
crumble noun

  1. A sweet dish consisting of fruit baked with a crumbly topping.

    1. I made an apple crumble for dessert.
    2. The crumble was still warm from the oven and smelled delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crumble" in English means: To break or fall apart into small fragments or pieces., To lose cohesion or strength; to disintegrate..

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

Synonyms for "crumble": debris, decay, fragment, crumb, disintegrate.

Example usage of "crumble": "The cake will crumble if you drop it.". More examples on the page.