Crumpets Meaning in English
word · lemma: crumpet
ˈkrʌmpɪts
KRUM-pits
kɹˈʌmpɪts
KRUM-pits
Definition
Crumpets are round, soft British breads with a spongy texture, full of holes on top, usually eaten warm with butter and sometimes jam or honey.
Usage & Nuances
'Crumpets' are strongly associated with British tea culture. Usually eaten at breakfast or afternoon tea. Not the same as 'English muffins'—crumpets are softer and have holes on top. Rare outside the UK and Commonwealth. Common phrases: 'hot buttered crumpets.'
Spanish: crumpets (panecillos ingleses) - tortitas inglesasPortuguese (BR): crumpets (pão inglês) - panquecas inglesasPortuguese (PT): crumpets (pão inglês) - panquecas inglesasChinese (Simplified): 英式松饼Chinese (Traditional): 英式鬆餅Hindi: क्रम्पेट्स (ब्रिटिश पैनकेक)Arabic: كرامبيت (خبز إنجليزي)Bengali: ক্রাম্পেটRussian: крампетыJapanese: クランペットVietnamese: bánh crumpetKorean: 크럼핏Turkish: crumpet - İngiliz kekiUrdu: کرَمپیٹIndonesian: crumpet
Example Sentences
We had crumpets for breakfast.
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I like my crumpets with honey.
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The shop sells fresh crumpets every morning.
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Could you toast some crumpets while I make tea?
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Nothing beats warm crumpets with melting butter.
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I discovered crumpets during a trip to London and loved them!
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