crumb

noun

ˈkrəm How to pronounce crumb (audio)
Definition of crumbnext
1
as in shred
a very small amount a neglected dog who is desperate for any crumb of affection he might get from strangers

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2
as in speck
a very small piece eating pretzels in bed got crumbs between the sheets

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3
as in bastard
slang a person whose behavior is offensive to others if I ever start behaving as obnoxiously as those crumbs, be sure to give me a good slap on the kisser

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Recent Examples of crumb My favorite feature is the headlights, which help highlight fur, crumbs, and dust on the floor for a more effective clean. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 After brushing off any remaining crumbs, Lova made her way to the John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic building of crimson sandstone that dominates the high street. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Whether your fridge is raised or not, the gaps around it have a tendency to catch pet hair, dust, and crumbs. — The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 Pulse a few times, until crumbs range in size from specks to peas. — Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crumb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumb
  1. shred
  2. speck
  3. jerk
  4. glimmer
  5. fleck
  6. dog
  7. sprinkling
  8. particle
Noun
  • Some of these cabinet members have even maintained, without a shred of evidence, that Syria’s president, the former jihadist Ahmed al-Shara, is preparing to attack Israel.
    — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But Michael Sanft, Davis’ defense lawyer, argued that the prosecution had no forensics, no eyewitness and not a single shred of physical evidence placing Davis in the Cadillac with the shooter.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • Calcium shows up as bright white specks on the coronary artery images.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pulse a few times, until crumbs range in size from specks to peas.
    — Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • The latter accidentally does happen, which leads to power struggles between the bigoted jerk and our trio of heroines.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Duffy, for his part, came across as a real jerk at times, but surprisingly charming at others, with a half-nerd, half-jock mien—sweepy hair, big glasses, a megawatt smile—that put me in mind of a Wisconsin Sam Seaborn.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of jerk
Noun
  • The polls offer a glimmer of hope for Democrats and their voters, who hope that the party can shrink the Republican majority in Congress – or capture it – this midterm season.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While more muted in color than her later looks, the outfit shows an early glimmer of her future full-on sparkle.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • The local community has also rallied to help the family by delivering meals, caring for their kids and walking their dog.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Four months later, he was seen last weekend walking dogs, taking walks, enjoying a cup of coffee in a garage, and even stopping to sift through neighborhood trash items on the side of the street.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dog
Noun
  • Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This one promised not only travel-show vibes but, perhaps, a sprinkling of reality TV, another guilty pleasure of mine.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • If the event detected by this team was caused by the rare interaction between two WIMPs, this would tell scientists some things about these currently hypothetical particles.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Crumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumb. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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