crumble

Meanings

• noun

  A dessert made by crushing biscuits, baking them, and then adding fruit and a topping.

  - "Can I have a slice of crumble for dessert?"
  - "The apple crumble was delicious."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹʌmbəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crisp , crunch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crumble
tumble , rumble , mumble

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Variants

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crumble , crumbled , crumbles , crumbling

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'crumble' is believed to come from the Old English word 'crumel', meaning 'crumbly' or 'granular'.

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Trivia

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1. Crumble was first mentioned in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The largest crumble pudding was made in New Zealand in 2011, weighing in at over 15,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pie: Crumble is similar to a pie in that it is a dessert that is typically baked and consists of a filling. However, crumble does not have a bottom crust like a pie.

2. Bakewell pudding: Bakewell pudding is a type of English dessert that is similar to crumble, but it also includes a layer of jam in the middle.

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Culture

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Crumble is a popular dessert in many English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is often served with custard or cream.

How to Memorize "crumble"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tray of crumble, with its golden brown topping and juicy fruit filling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crumble' with the sensation of biting into a crispy, sweet dessert.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crisp and Crunchy Crumble' to remember the word.

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