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.
Recent Examples on the Web Layer in the ingredients and finish with cheesy biscuits and a crunchy onion topper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024 In the morning, add the crunchy pecan topping and cook for about four hours until set. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crunchy 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunchy. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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