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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Rich, brilliant, crunchy and comlplex mid palate with flavors of lava cake and a slight mint finish. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Nourishing yet lightweight ingredients such as plum oil and yuzu extract keep hair moisturized—never dry nor crunchy. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025 So, which is the perfect blend of spicy, crunchy, rich, and fragrant. Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 Plus, when chewy farro meets crunchy, buttery pistachios, and tender produce, the texture is incredibly satisfying. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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