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Crusty Bread

/ˈkrʌsti brɛd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A type of bread characterized by a hard, crisp outer crust and a soft interior.

    "The bakery is famous for its freshly baked crusty bread, perfect for sandwiches."
  2. 2

    Bread that has been baked to achieve a crunchy exterior, often used in gourmet dishes.

    "The chef served a delicious soup with a side of crusty bread for dipping."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'crusty' originates from the Middle English 'cruste', derived from the Latin 'crusta', meaning 'a hard outer layer'. 'Bread' comes from Old English 'bread', which has Germanic roots. The combination reflects a culinary evolution emphasizing texture and quality in baked goods.

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