crumb

[krʌm]

crumb Definition

  • 1a small fragment of bread, cake, or cracker
  • 2a tiny piece or amount of something

Using crumb: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crumb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There were crumbs all over the table after breakfast.

  • Example

    He didn't leave a single crumb on his plate.

  • Example

    She brushed the crumbs off her shirt.

  • Example

    I don't have a crumb of evidence to support my theory.

crumb Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with crumb

  • a small thing that provides some comfort or relief in a difficult situation

    Example

    The fact that she was not alone was a crumb of comfort to her.

  • not valuable or useful at all

    Example

    His opinion was not worth a crumb in the discussion.

  • to give someone a small or insignificant amount of something as a way of showing favor or keeping them satisfied

    Example

    The boss threw his employees a crumb by giving them a small bonus.

Origins of crumb

from Middle English 'crome', meaning 'a small piece of bread'

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Summary: crumb in Brief

The word 'crumb' [krʌm] refers to a small piece or fragment of food or any other substance. It can also be used to describe a small amount of something, as in 'I don't have a crumb of evidence to support my theory.' Phrases like 'crumb of comfort' and 'throw someone a crumb' use the term to denote small or insignificant things.