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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Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown and crunchy. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 But recreating the exact, crunchy character of the rave music was no mean feat, either. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026 Pair it with a handful of crunchy granola and fresh berries for the perfect breakfast or snack. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026 The crunchy chicken has a delicious coating that stars corn flakes, and baked, rather than fried. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 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 10 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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