Pronunciation: /krʌst/
noun the tough outer part of a loaf of bread or of a pie
A1 I like to eat pizza crust.
A2 The crust of the bread was crispy and delicious.
B1 She scraped the burnt crust off the bottom of the pan.
B2 The pie had a thick, flaky crust that was perfectly baked.
C1 The crust of the earth is made up of different layers.
C2 The scientist studied the composition of the Earth's crust in great detail.
verb not applicable
A1 I like to crust my sandwiches with peanut butter and jelly.
A2 She learned how to crust the pie with a lattice pattern on top.
B1 The chef will crust the chicken with a delicious herb and breadcrumb mixture.
B2 In order to crust the bread perfectly, you need to bake it at a high temperature.
C1 The baker meticulously crusts each loaf of artisan bread by hand.
C2 The pastry chef's specialty is crusting elaborate designs on cakes for special occasions.
adjective not applicable
A1 The crust of the pizza was crispy and delicious.
A2 She prefers her bread with a thick crust.
B1 The crusty old man lived alone in a small cottage.
B2 The crusty exterior of the building was in need of repair.
C1 The crusty sergeant barked orders at the new recruits.
C2 Despite his crusty demeanor, he had a kind heart.
adverb not applicable
A1 She spread peanut butter on the crust of her sandwich.
A2 The old book had a crust of dust on its cover.
B1 The pie crust was flaky and delicious.
B2 The crust of the Earth is made up of different layers.
C1 The crust of the pizza was perfectly crispy.
C2 The scientist studied the composition of the Earth's crust.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I like the crust on my pizza.
A2 She always eats the crust of her sandwich first.
B1 The crust of the pie was perfectly golden brown.
B2 The baker's specialty is making delicious crusts for pies.
C1 The chef's secret to a perfect pie crust is using cold butter.
C2 The crust of the homemade bread was crispy and flavorful.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat sat on the crust of the pizza.
A2 She placed her phone on the crust of the table.
B1 The painting hung on the crust of the wall.
B2 The book was hidden on the crust of the shelf.
C1 The sculpture stood on the crust of the pedestal.
C2 The trophy was displayed on the crust of the mantelpiece.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like pizza crust, but I don't like the toppings.
A2 I prefer thin crust pizza over thick crust pizza.
B1 The crust of the pie was perfectly flaky and delicious.
B2 She ordered a deep dish pizza with extra cheese and a stuffed crust.
C1 The baker meticulously crafted the crust of the artisan bread.
C2 The chef's signature dish featured a delicate crust made from puff pastry.
interjection not applicable
A1 Crust! That pizza looks delicious.
A2 Crust, I forgot to buy milk at the store.
B1 Crust, I can't believe I missed the bus.
B2 Crust! This traffic is unbearable.
C1 Crust, I need to finish this report by tomorrow.
C2 Crust! I can't believe I made such a silly mistake in my presentation.
article not applicable
A1 I like to eat pizza crust.
A2 She always leaves the crust of her sandwich.
B1 The crust of the pie was perfectly flaky.
B2 The baker carefully crafted the crust for the apple pie.
C1 The artisanal bakery prides itself on its handcrafted crusts.
C2 The chef's signature dish included a delicate crust made from a secret recipe.
formal The baker carefully crafted the flaky crust for the apple pie.
informal I love when the pizza crust is nice and crispy.
slang Let's grab a slice of pizza with extra cheese and stuffed crust.
figurative Beneath his tough exterior, he had a kind heart - like a hard crust hiding a soft center.
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