word of the day
Saturday | 18 Jun 2022
Crumpet
[kruhm-pit]
Noun
Middle English - mid 14th century
- Definition
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A soft, round unsweetened bread resembling a muffin, cooked on a griddle or the like, often split and toasted before serving.
- Examples of word Crumpet in a sentence
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โI got changed and toasted a hot crumpet to cure the cold and wet, before heading out in the car for dinner.โ
- Did you Know?
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It is assumed that the word โcrumpetโ has its origins in the Middle English word โcrompid (cake) waferโ which translates to โcurled-up cake.โ