crusts

present tense third-person singular of crust
as in smears
to cover with a hardened layer pipes crusted with mineral deposits

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusts
coats
Verb
  • The style’s key color is a bright Varsity Maize yellow, which coats the entirety of the upper’s nubuck base.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The pureed corn mixture is buttery, savory, and surprisingly decadent despite having only a small amount of dairy, The corn's natural sugars add an edge of sweetness to the sauce; the sauce coats the pasta like an Alfredo and matches its richness but is not as cheesy as an Alfredo.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Crusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on crusts

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!