Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crust
noun
/krʌst/
Definition
The outer layer or covering of something, often hard or firm.
Examples
- She cut away the crust of the bread before serving it.
- The Earth’s crust is made up of various types of rocks and minerals.
Meaning
In a culinary context, it refers to the outer part of bread or pie, which is typically baked to a crisp texture. In geology, it describes the solid outer layer of the Earth.
Synonyms
- outer layer
- covering
- shell
- husk
