crumbs

NOUN

tiny bit, morsel

Synonyms

STRONG

atom dab dash dram drop grain iota jot mite ounce particle pinch scrap seed shred sliver smidgen snippet speck

WEAK

soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

glob lot

Example Sentences

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When you season the crumbs directly, you’re ensuring that flavor disperses evenly throughout the loaf rather than pooling in pockets.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

This is food designed to meet you where you are, whether that’s a weeknight spiral, a crowded table or a quiet morning with coffee and crumbs.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Rather than wait around for crumbs from their children, parents should get on with their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

The crumbs of comfort wouldn't feed a sparrow right now.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Michael finished his sandwich and brushed the crumbs off his hands.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly