Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crumb

noun
/krĘŚm/
Definition
A small piece or fragment of bread, cake, or other food.
Examples
  • She found a crumb on the kitchen floor.
  • The cookie crumbled into tiny crumbs when I picked it up.
  • He left a trail of crumbs behind as he walked away from the picnic.
Meaning
Crumb refers to tiny pieces that are broken off from something larger, typically food.
Synonyms
  • fragment
  • bit
  • morsel
  • shard