Pronunciation

/kruːst/

Definitions

Noun

• Crust:
  • A hard, dry outer layer that forms on the surface of a baked or cooked food, typically bread or pastry. For example: “The bread has a crispy crust.”
  • A hardened or dried-out outer layer, often比喻性的, as of a person’s personality or attitude. For example: “She had a tough outer crust, but inside she was kind.”

Verb (transitive)

• To form a crust on the surface of something, usually as it cools. For example: “The pie crust will firm up as it cools.”
• To develop a hardened or unyielding attitude or behavior. For example: “His anger began to crust over after the argument.”

Adjective

• Characteristic of or resembling a crust; hard or tough. For example: “A crunchy crust on a pizza.”
• Layered or structured, especially metaphorically. For example: “Their relationship had a thick emotional crust.”

Phrases

• “Form a crust” means to create a hard outer layer.
• “Break through the crust” can mean to penetrate or reveal what lies beneath the surface.
• “The crust on life” is a metaphor for the superficial aspects of life.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chef removed the burnt crust from the tart.”
• Verb: “After the argument, she put up a thick emotional crust to protect herself.”
• Adjective: “The surface of the lake was covered with a thin layer of ice crust.”

Synonyms

• Outer layer
• Hardened exterior
• Rind
• Top layer
• Exterior
• Surface hardness

Transitive verb synonyms:

• Develop
• Form
• Coat
• Harden
• Solidify