crumbly

adjective

crum·​bly ˈkrəm-b(ə-)lē How to pronounce crumbly (audio)
crumblier; crumbliest
: easily crumbled : friable
crumbly soil
crumbliness noun

Examples of crumbly in a Sentence

a crumbly shortbread cookie
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Pour melted butter and vanilla over oat mixture; stir together with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024 The creamy and crumbly cheese is perfect for any occasion — or no occasion at all. Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Add the cubed butter and work it in with a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Get The Recipe 22 of 28 Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie Molasses and shortbread come together to create this tangy, crumbly pie that has a flavor unlike any other. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crumbly 

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crumbly was in 1523

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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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crumbly

adjective
crum·​bly -b(ə-)lē How to pronounce crumbly (audio)
crumblier; crumbliest
: easily crumbled

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