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streusel

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈstruː.zəl/
  • /ˈstrɔɪ.zəl/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A crumbly topping for cakes and quick breads. It is made of sugar, flour, butter, and often other ingredients, especially cinnamon and chopped nuts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

a crumbly topping for a pastry

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: topping

3

noun

Meaning 3

pastry with a topping of streusel

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pastry

History

Etymology

Borrowed from German Streusel. Related to strew.