crusted
Americanadjective
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having a crust; encrusted.
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(of a wine) containing a hardened deposit accumulated during aging in the bottle.
crusted port.
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having the accruals of age; antique.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of crusted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at crust, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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However, many dogs were found with "matted and crusted coats" that required treatment.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Constable’s famously crusted, white-flecked surfaces, as seen in this painting’s coarsely textured beams and choppy canal water, and in its windswept, cloud-filled skies, became touchstones in his work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
I’ve tried lots of gardening gloves, but they all had the same problem: I had to peel them off to use my smartphone, which isn’t easy when they’re wet or crusted with dirt.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024
This dish rekindles that memory, offering a grown-up take on the crusted white fish.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
And tossing the Puffs onto the snow, now crusted and gleaming with sun melt.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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