Definition

A type of flat, dry bread or cracker made mainly from rye flour, commonly eaten in Nordic countries.

Example

I enjoy having crispbread with cheese for breakfast.

Conversation

Have you ever tried crispbread?

Yeah, I love it! It's so crunchy and delicious.

I just discovered it at the store last week.

Nice! It's great with some cheese on top.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crispbread is formed from "crisp" (from Old English "crisp", meaning brittle or crunchy) and "bread" (from Old English "bread", meaning a baked food made from flour). The word "crispbread" refers to a type of bread that is crunchy or brittle in texture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'crisp' meaning crunchy and 'bread' as a baked food — together, they describe a type of bread that is crunchy.

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