Crumpet

Pronunciation: /ˈkrʌmpɪt/

Definitions of crumpet

noun a small, round, soft bread roll with small holes on the surface, typically eaten with butter

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat crumpets for breakfast.

A2 She spread butter on her crumpet before eating it.

B1 Crumpets are a popular snack in England.

B2 The tea party served a variety of crumpets with different toppings.

C1 The artisan bakery specialized in making homemade crumpets.

C2 The chef created a gourmet crumpet dish with caviar and truffle oil.

Examples of crumpet in a Sentence

formal The traditional British afternoon tea often includes scones and crumpets.

informal I love spreading jam on my crumpet for breakfast.

slang Let's grab a cuppa and some crumpets at the cafe.

figurative The negotiations were as delicate and complex as trying to butter a crumpet.

Grammatical Forms of crumpet

• past tense: crumpeted
• plural: crumpets
• comparative: more crumpet
• superlative: most crumpet
• present tense: crumpets
• future tense: will crumpet
• perfect tense: has crumpeted
• continuous tense: is crumpeting
• singular: crumpet
• positive degree: crumpet
• infinitive: to crumpet
• gerund: crumpeting
• participle: crumpeting

Origin and Evolution of crumpet

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'crumpet' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'crompeht' which means 'a thin, flat cake'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'crumpet' has evolved from a thin, flat cake to a type of griddle cake or bread typically served with butter or jam.