Definition
breadcrumbs
noun
- small pieces of bread, often used for coating food or as a topping
- a trail of links or indicators showing the path taken to reach a current location
Usage: computing; web navigation
Examples
- She coated the chicken with seasoned breadcrumbs before frying.
- The recipe calls for two cups of fresh breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the casserole for extra crunch.
- The website’s breadcrumbs showed: Home > Products > Electronics > Phones.
- Follow the breadcrumbs at the top of the page to navigate back.
- The breadcrumbs help users understand where they are on the site.