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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However, most people treat it as a vegetable in cooking due to its crunchy, fresh, and savory flavors. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025 The fries are savory, salty and extra crunchy, and the spice level is fairly high. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 This casserole finds just the right balance of creamy and crunchy. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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