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crumble

The correct spelling is crumble.

How to pronounce crumble

/ˈkɹʌmbəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɹʌmbəl/

Say it like: Cru-mbl-e

The correct spelling is crumble. A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar. For example: "blackberry and apple crumble"

Usage Examples

blackberry and apple crumble

The empire crumbled when the ruler's indiscretions came to light.

We crumbled some bread into the water.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

verb

  1. 1.To fall apart; to disintegrate.
  2. 2.To break into crumbs.
  3. 3.To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

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