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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And that’s not to mention our favorite drive-in, SONIC, who offers up over 100,000 different drink combinations with the unbeatable crunchy ice nuggets. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025 Collier has created a diverse menu with vegetarian options like an umami mushroom toast, served with a wild mushroom ragu and topped with a savory coffee (made using Pure Intentions Coffee), togarashi and crunchy collard greens. Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025 The bread is broiled, slathered in a homemade fondue-like beer cheese sauce, then broiled once more to create a toast that’s crunchy on the bottom and lusciously-creamy on top. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025 Bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden brown and crunchy. Johna Burdeos, Health, 19 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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