Crusted Meaning in English
word · lemma: crust
Definition
Covered with a hard layer or crust, often formed from dried material like dirt, food, or a natural process. Can describe surfaces (like bread, wounds, or objects) that have a hard, rough outer layer.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used to describe things with a visible hard layer—especially food with a baked outer shell (like 'crusted bread'), or wounds/dirt. Often appears with 'with' or 'over': 'crusted with mud'. More descriptive than technical; not slang or highly formal.
Example Sentences
The bread was crusted on the outside.
basic
His shoes were crusted with mud after the hike.
basic
My hands were crusted with paint.
basic
The old window was crusted with years of dust and grime.
natural
His wound was crusted over, showing it was starting to heal.
natural
The cheese was perfectly crusted on top, just the way I like it.
natural