breadcrumb
Translation
breadcrumb
Examples
She coated the chicken in breadcrumbs.
She coated the chicken in breadcrumbs.
Follow the breadcrumbs to return to the homepage.
Follow the breadcrumbs to return to the homepage.
Grammar Patterns
((in)) breadcrumbs (plural) small pieces of dried bread She coated the chicken in breadcrumbs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crumb. For tech use: navigation trail, path.
Etymology
A compound word from 'bread' and 'crumb' (a small fragment).
Memory Tips
The tech term 'breadcrumbs' comes from the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel', who left a trail of breadcrumbs to find their way home.