breadcrumbs
|bread-crumbs|
/ˈbrɛdˌkrʌmz/
(breadcrumb)
small pieces of bread
Etymology
'breadcrumbs' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'brēad' meaning 'bread' and 'cruma' meaning 'crumb'.
'brēadcruma' transformed into the Middle English word 'bredcrumme', and eventually became the modern English word 'breadcrumb'.
Initially, it meant 'small pieces of bread', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small pieces of bread that are used in cooking, often as a coating for fried foods or as a topping for casseroles.
She sprinkled breadcrumbs over the macaroni and cheese before baking it.
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Noun 2
a navigational aid used in websites and applications to show users their current location within a hierarchy.
The website's breadcrumbs helped me find my way back to the homepage.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 17:57