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Vocabulary Entry
crumble
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To break or fall apart into small pieces.
Example Sentences
"The old building began to crumble after years of neglect."
"She watched as the cookie started to crumble in her hands."
"The leaves crumbled underfoot as we walked through the garden."
N
noun
A dessert made with fruit and a crumbly topping, often baked.
Example Sentences
"For dessert, we had apple crumble with vanilla ice cream."
"The peach crumble was the highlight of the meal."
"She always makes a delicious berry crumble during the summer."