Definition

The quality or condition of having a hard outer layer or crust.

Example

The bread had a delightful crustiness that made it perfect for toasting.

Conversation

Have you noticed the crustiness of that old bread we bought yesterday?

Yeah, it was definitely a bit off when I tried to eat it.

I guess we should have checked it before buying it.

For sure! I hate wasting food like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crustiness → It is formed from "crust" (from Latin *crusta*, meaning a hard outer layer or shell) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "crustiness" refers to the quality of having a hard outer layer or being crusty.

Memory Tip

Think of a hard outer layer ('crust') and how the '-iness' suffix indicates a quality. This helps you remember that 'crustiness' describes the quality of being crusty.

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