crunchier; crunchiest
: 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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Chow down on some light, crunchy fish and chips or Tuscan seafood stew, rounded off with a glass of North Coast wine and stone-fruit cobbler. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025 Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 It’s followed by a leisurely tasting of 10 pieces of expertly aged fish and capped with miso caramel ice cream topped with crunchy sweet potatoes that Harris likens to a childhood of dipping french fries in a Wendy’s Frosty, ensuring no sensory button goes unchecked. Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 Frying, grilling, and dehydrating yield crispy and crunchy salmon skin, whereas baking and roasting yield a softer texture. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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