crunchier; crunchiest
Synonyms of crunchynext
: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressed
crunchy lettuce
crunchily adverb
crunchiness noun

Examples of crunchy in a Sentence

These cookies are very crunchy.
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Serve them on hearty whole-grain buns and pile them high with crunchy lettuce, red onion rings, and sliced avocado. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025 This tropical recipe, which can be a side dish or a dessert, is creamy, chewy, and crunchy. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 The sky is a soft, dull grey, the sun rises after many of us are awake, and nature—muted under crunchy layers of overnight frost—is silent and sleeping. Rachel Bearn, Time, 29 Dec. 2025 The crunchy Milanese sandwich and honey dijonnaise slaw served on a soft brioche bun is a game changer. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crunchy

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crunchy was in 1913

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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunchy. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

crunchy

adjective
crunchier; crunchiest
: making a crunching sound (as when bitten or chewed)

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