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
They were dehydrated and short of breath, some with eyes crusted shut.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025
It heats to 1450°F, allowing you to expertly grill a fabulously crusted steak without ever leaving the comfort of your heated apartment.
From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024
He wasn't shaved, and something he'd eaten had crusted on his chin.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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