crumbly
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- crumbliness noun
- uncrumbly adjective
Etymology
Origin of crumbly
Example Sentences
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Slice-and-bake cookies, whether rich shortbreads like the one here or crumbly sablés, are supposedly goofproof.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
The classic starts with a buttery, crumbly shortbread base, topped with a layer of lightly salted gooey caramel, and finished with a lush chocolate ganache.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
Towering at 300 feet tall, the crumbly ocher cliffs of Palos Verdes Estates boast breathtaking views of Los Angeles’ coastline.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025
Q: I have had yellow, crumbly toenails for years and assumed it was nail fungus.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024
Today he’s brought some crumbly brown meat that smells just wonderful, and then I get a bite in my mouth and, scratch my fur, it’s rich and delicious and dripping with fat.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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