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KRUMP-it/ˈkrʌmpɪt/

A crumpet is a thick, round, holey bread cooked on a griddle, then toasted and eaten with butter (UK). An English muffin is closer in shape but different texture; a pancake is fried batter. Collocation: toast a crumpet; butter a crumpet. Countable. Classic British breakfast or tea-time food.

Meaning

A thick, round, holey bread cooked on a griddle and eaten toasted with butter (UK).

Examples

• “Toast a crumpet and put butter on it for breakfast.”
• “Crumpets need a toaster or a grill; they are heavy if you eat them cold.”
• “He put honey on his crumpet instead of butter.”

Good to know

a crumpet (UK). Contrast: an English muffin / a pancake. toast / butter a crumpet.

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