crumb

Example Sentences

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The natural leavening gives them a lighter, crispier crust and an airy, mildly tangy crumb.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Whatever else was happening inside my body, that combination — warm spice, soft crumb, sugary crunch — felt like safety.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"For me and for Riva-Mae, we tend to get stomach aches and digestive issues if we even eat a crumb of gluten. My son would be physically sick," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Changes in crumb structure also led to denser bread with reduced softness.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Mr. Trepid picked a crumb off his shirt and popped it into his mouth.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech