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crumb

 
 
pronunciation:
kruhm
part of speech: noun
definition: A crumb is a tiny piece that breaks off of a cookie, cake or other baked goods.
I ate all of my cake--even the crumbs on the plate!Molly spilled bread crumbs on the floor, but the dog licked them up.
 
similar words:
bit, drop, grain, particle, piece, pinch, scrap, speck, touch
derivation: crumber (n.)