Definitions

1. verb

to fall or become broken into small pieces; to break or become worn away

“The cookie began to crumble after sitting in the open air.”

2. noun

a small piece or fragment that has broken off from something larger

“There were crumbs scattered all over the table after breakfast.”

3. noun

a mixture of small pieces of food, especially bread, left over from a meal

“She swept up the crumbs from the floor with a small brush.”

4. verb

to fall or become weak, especially in the face of opposition or adversity

“The company’s finances began to crumble after the economic downturn.”

5. verb

to become soft or disintegrate, especially because of heat or moisture

“The pavement began to crumble after the heavy rainfall.”