crusty in a sentence

Definition

CRUSTY: having a hard or crisp outer layer or surface; also, characterized by a rough or irritable manner.

The bread was perfectly baked, with a crusty exterior that gave way to a soft, warm interior.
His crusty demeanor often hid a surprisingly gentle heart beneath the surface.
After years of neglect, the old barn stood in the field, its crusty paint peeling away in the sun.
She enjoyed the crusty sound of the leaves crunching underfoot as she walked through the autumn forest.
The chef recommended serving the soup with a side of crusty bread to soak up the rich flavors.