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Crumbed Meaning in English

word · lemma: crumb

ˈkɹəm
KRUMD
kɹˈʌmd
KRUMD

Definition

Food (usually meat, fish, or vegetables) that has been coated with breadcrumbs before cooking, typically by frying or baking.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in cooking contexts, often seen on menus or recipes ('crumbed chicken', 'crumbed fish'). 'Crumbed' describes the coating step, not the inner ingredient. In American English, 'breaded' is more common; 'crumbed' is frequent in Australian and British English.

Example Sentences

I ordered the crumbed fish for dinner.

basic

The restaurant serves crumbed chicken and chips.

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She likes her vegetables crumbed and baked.

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Have you ever tried crumbed mushrooms? They're delicious!

natural

The crumbed pork cutlet at this place is super crispy.

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My kids only eat fish if it's crumbed and fried.

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