crust
noun
the brown, hard outer portion or surface of a loaf or slice of bread (distinguished from crumb).
crusts
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pluralof crust.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof crust (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
crustnounthe brown, hard outer portion or surface of a loaf or slice of bread (distinguished from crumb).
Example Sentences
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Crusted scabies, previously known as Norwegian scabies, causes a "scaly rash and thickened crusts of skin", external containing thousands of mites, and can be due to reduced immunity, although that is not always the case.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Still, executives expressed optimism during the earnings call about things like Totino’s pizza crusts and seasoned pizza rolls, as well as Asian- and Mexican-inspired snacks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
On Earth, silicate-rich crusts form through long-term processes involving tectonic activity and often require water.
From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026
Trader Joe’s over the summer began stocking its stores with a new line of frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich snacks, the crusts trimmed off and the edges pressed together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
I’ve eaten crusts of bread before, but they were always served with love.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
