crusted

American  

[kruhs-tid] / ˈkrʌs tɪd /

adjective

1. having a crust; encrusted.

2. (of a wine) containing a hardened deposit accumulated during aging in the bottle.

   crusted port.

3. having the accruals of age; antique.

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Other Word Forms

• crustedly adverb
• uncrusted adjective

Etymology

Origin of crusted

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; crust, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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

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

One recent winter saw things get so bad that the eczema crusted over her face, sealing her eyes and mouth shut.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

This dish rekindles that memory, offering a grown-up take on the crusted white fish.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Then he climbed the dais and knelt beside the high seat, smelling of horse, four long thin scratches on his cheek crusted with scabs, his hair falling down past his collar and into his eyes.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin