Get to know Crumble better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like crumple or decay.
Crumble in a sentence
Related words
Crumble meaning
- To fall apart; to disintegrate.
- To break into crumbs.
- To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.
Synonyms of Crumble
Using Crumble
- The main meaning on this page is: To fall apart; to disintegrate. | To break into crumbs. | To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.
- Useful related words include: crumple, delapidate, decay, disintegrate.
- In the example corpus, crumble often appears in combinations such as: to crumble, crumble and, crumble in.
Context around Crumble
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 11 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Crumble
- In this selection, "crumble" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, apple, light, lead and samosa stand out and add context to how "crumble" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 0 lead crumble into a and a light crumble and a. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "crumble" sits close to words such as addict, behavioural and bengali, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with crumble
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Crumble in the stock cube and stir. (7 words)
Lastly, sprinkle over the parsley and crumble in the walnuts. (10 words)
I don’t think Arsenal will crumble like Gary Neville said. (11 words)
It was just last month, in the final game before Christmas and two days after a rousing 6-3 win in Dallas over the conference-leading Stars, that the Oilers lost focus and let a 2-0 lead crumble into a 5-2 defeat. (44 words)
If you're partial to a generous scoop of apple crumble after your Sunday roast, but you are trying to stick to a diet such as Slimming World, help is at hand. (32 words)
And now, their most popular products from Indian ketchup, chilli mango sauce and handmade apple crumble samosa will be available at The Avenue at Coombe. (25 words)
Or will her faith in this, like so many other things, crumble to dust? (14 words)
Perhaps I have been spoilt growing up with a grandmother who makes exceptional apple crumble? (15 words)
Example sentences (20)
And now, their most popular products from Indian ketchup, chilli mango sauce and handmade apple crumble samosa will be available at The Avenue at Coombe.
Crumble in the stock cube and stir.
Heather is “it” and the fine face she puts on everything is starting to crumble.
Her haughty certainty is finally cracked, but she does not crumble: she remains herself, though her golden roll of hair is slightly bowed.
Heroes can change you forever and go on to crumble out of sight.
I don’t think Arsenal will crumble like Gary Neville said.
If you're partial to a generous scoop of apple crumble after your Sunday roast, but you are trying to stick to a diet such as Slimming World, help is at hand.
It was a beautiful blend of stewed apples topped with fresh berries, a light crumble and a generous serving of vanilla custard.
It was just last month, in the final game before Christmas and two days after a rousing 6-3 win in Dallas over the conference-leading Stars, that the Oilers lost focus and let a 2-0 lead crumble into a 5-2 defeat.
Lastly, sprinkle over the parsley and crumble in the walnuts.
Luckily, you're not the sort to crumble so even if some comments are outrageous you won't let them stop what you're doing.
Masham would however crumble to 80 all out in reply as Juvan Gericke, Jonny Luty and Angus Shaw claimed a trio of wickets apiece.
My husband’s favourite is a creme brulee and I just love a crumble, both of which were on the menu.
Or will her faith in this, like so many other things, crumble to dust?
Perhaps I have been spoilt growing up with a grandmother who makes exceptional apple crumble?
Played to perfection by we see in her eyes the world beginning to crumble.
Previous suggestions, on the current menu, include beef hotpot, chicken salad, cheesy vegetable crumble and puddings of strawberry trifle and rice pudding.
Ruth’s been making a strawberry and rhubarb crumble (with a hint of allspice!) from a long-misplaced copy of Bon Appétit from the 1980s.
Similarly, Daniel’s grasp on reality begins to crumble after he’s attained more wealth than he’d ever imagined.
The apple crumble was then baked in the oven for 35 minutes until the top was golden and the apple was piping hot.
Common combinations with crumble
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to crumble 60×
- crumble and 21×
- crumble in 10×
- crumble under 10×
- will crumble 9×
- apple crumble 7×
- crumble to 5×
- would crumble 5×
- crumble the 5×
- crumble if 5×