streusel

noun

streu·​sel ˈstrü-səl 

-zəl, 

ˈstrȯi-, 

ˈshtrȯi-

: a crumbly mixture of fat, sugar, and flour and sometimes nuts and spices that is used as topping or filling for cake

Examples of streusel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A little cinnamon in the streusel topping takes these easy-to-grab treats to the next level. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026

The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls. —Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026

The spiff-up comes in the streusel portion, which now has more brown sugar, flour, and butter, plus pecans instead of walnuts. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026

Flavored with vanilla and orange zest, these muffins have the perfect balance of tart rhubarb and sweet crunchy streusel. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, something strewn, from Middle High German ströusel, from ströuwen to strew, from Old High German strewen

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for streusel

• chlorambucil