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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Pumpkin seeds make a delicious, healthy snack and crunchy topping for your pumpkin desserts. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 The meal combines shrimp in a crunchy tempura batter along with crispy beef strips and is complemented by vegetables and a savory, subtly spicy umami sauce inspired by the classic Sichuan dish, Mouthwatering Chicken, Panda Express announced. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks). Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025 Try sprouted seeds lightly roasted with a sprinkle of sea salt for a nutrient-dense, crunchy snack. Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crunchy

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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