breadcrumb

noun/ˈbrɛdˌkrʌm/

Frequency rank: #19,675 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a small fragment of bread, or a navigational hint that helps trace a path or route.

Illustration for the English word “breadcrumb”

Example sentence

She followed the breadcrumb trail through the forest to find her way back home.

Synonyms & related words

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