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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Go full-on cheese board, make your own snack mix, or set out bowls of assorted savory favorites like seasoned popcorn and crunchy cheese bites. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025 Caviar service pairs with a pack of crunchy Bugles, and the oeufs’ tin recalls classic rock album covers. Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025 Add an egg, a scoop of creamy or crunchy peanut butter, vanilla extract, a splash of water, and salt. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025 Top with a creamy topping made with yogurt, maple syrup, and half-and-half; plus crunchy pistachios. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 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 21 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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