streusel

noun

streu·​sel ˈstrü-səl How to pronounce streusel (audio)
-zəl, 
ˈstrȯi-, 
ˈshtrȯi-
: a crumbly mixture of fat, sugar, and flour and sometimes nuts and spices that is used as topping or filling for cake

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This cake is incredibly moist with notes of maple from the brown sugar streusel. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Crumbles use only flour in the topping for a more straightforward streusel. — Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 It's topped with cream cheese frosting, coated in a spicy cheese crisp streusel and finished with crunchy spicy cheese crisps and a fresh lime wedge. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 While the streusel topping is crumbly, the inside of the loaf is soft and fluffy; it’s also studded with a hefty amount of fresh raspberries. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for streusel

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, something strewn, from Middle High German ströusel, from ströuwen to strew, from Old High German strewen

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of streusel was in 1909

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“Streusel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streusel. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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