Crusts Meaning in English
word · lemma: crust
ˈkɹəsts
KRUHSTS
kɹˈʌsts
KRUSTS
Definition
The hard outer layer of something, especially bread, or a dry, hard covering that forms on skin or other surfaces.
Usage & Nuances
Common for bread ('bread crusts'), pizza ('pizza crusts'), and skin injuries ('crusts' as scabs). The plural is used when talking about pieces or multiple items. In food, usually informal; in medical or scientific use (skin), can be more formal.
Spanish: costras - cortezas (pan)Portuguese (BR): crostas - cascas (pão)Portuguese (PT): crostas - côdeas (pão)Chinese (Simplified): 外壳 - 面包皮Chinese (Traditional): 外殼 - 麵包皮Hindi: परतें - ब्रेड के किनारेArabic: قشور - أطراف الخبزBengali: খোসা - শক্ত স্তর (চামড়া)Russian: корки - корки (на коже)Japanese: 耳 - かさぶたVietnamese: vỏ bánh - vảy (da)Korean: 빵껍질 - 딱지(상처) Turkish: kabuk - kabuk (yara) Urdu: چھلکے - زخم کی سطح (خارش یا خشک ہونا)Indonesian: kulit roti - kerak (luka)
Example Sentences
I don't like to eat the crusts of my sandwich.
basic
The soup had dry crusts on top after sitting out.
basic
The doctor said the crusts on his knee would fall off soon.
basic
She always cuts the crusts off her kids' toast.
natural
Can you leave the pizza crusts? I love eating them.
natural
After scratching too much, small crusts formed on her arm.
natural