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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Alongside the main course, Ranch Dip with Veggie Sticks keeps things cool and crunchy. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 The buildable formula never feels stiff or crunchy, and the tiny brush makes precise application effortless. Marie Lodi, Allure, 5 July 2025 The Sonoma Caesar was very good, too; the greens crunchy and well dressed, the breadcrumbs providing just the right amount of texture, and the Fresnos giving it enough of a sweet, spicy kick to keep things interesting. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The matcha flavor is intense, bitter and grassy, tempered by the sweet chocolate and crunchy, nutty knafeh. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 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 12 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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