crumbled; crumbling
ˈkrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
: to break into small pieces
1
: to fall into small pieces : disintegrate
2
: to break down completely : collapse
marriages crumble
1
: something crumbled : fine debris
2
Synonyms
Examples of crumble in a Sentence
Verb
Crumble the cookies into small bits.
The recipe calls for the herbs to be crumbled.
bones so old they had crumbled to dust
She was extremely depressed after her marriage crumbled.
Recent Examples on the Web
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Yakumo will use his unique fighting styles to defeat the Divine Dragon Order that’s turned Tokyo into a dystopian, crumbling mess.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 23 Jan. 2025
Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Menu: Appetizers, Steaks, Seafood, Combinations, Chicken and Pasta Cuisine: classic steakhouse
What to order: Your favorite cut of beef, cooked to order — top it with bleu cheese crumbles, brown mushroom gravy or horseradish.
—Melissa Oyler and, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for crumble 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
The village is small and dense, lined with crumbling structures and the exploded remains of cars.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Yakumo will use his unique fighting styles to defeat the Divine Dragon Order that’s turned Tokyo into a dystopian, crumbling mess.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Potatoes are cut into wafer-thin slices and fried to order, rendering them remarkably crispy before being finished with a balsamic reduction, blue cheese crumbles and fresh-cut basil.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Menu: Appetizers, Steaks, Seafood, Combinations, Chicken and Pasta Cuisine: classic steakhouse
What to order: Your favorite cut of beef, cooked to order — top it with bleu cheese crumbles, brown mushroom gravy or horseradish.
—Melissa Oyler and, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for crumble
Dictionary Entries Near crumble
Cite this Entry
“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumble. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share