crust

Example Sentences

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It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

As one dinner began, my family unhappily discovered I’d poked a hole in the crust of a loaf of bread and hollowed out its soft insides for my own enjoyment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

That distinct fat melts slowly in the oven, creating a loose, craggy structure that sizzles into a proper crust on the outside while staying plush within.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

That outer seasoning blooms in the heat, forming a savory crust that feels deliberate.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Viola got up and threw flour and water and lard together with seeming thoughtlessness and rolled out a nonsticky, nonrunny, perfect crust in no time.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly