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Definition of streusel

streusel

/ˈstruː.zəl/
streu · sel
Plural:streusels
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streusel Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A crumbly topping of German origin made from butter, flour, and sugar, often seasoned with cinnamon or mixed with chopped nuts, sprinkled over coffee cakes, muffins, and fruit pies before baking.

Example

"The baker generously sprinkled a cinnamon-scented streusel over the blueberry muffins before sliding the tray into the oven."

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• Rhymes for streusel

• Nearby Words

stretcher
stretchiness
stretchy
streusel
strew
striated
stricken

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from German Streusel, derived from the verb streuen ('to strew, scatter, or sprinkle'), which shares an ancient Germanic root with the English word 'strew'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Streusel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/streusel
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