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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This recipe has two components—a crunchy streusel topping, and a simple stir-together batter. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025 For some, the PSL is a cozy fall ritual, the first sip signaling that sweaters, crunchy leaves and Halloween candy are officially in play. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 The crispy air, crunchy leaves, and sweater weather are more of a Pinterest board dream than a Florida reality. Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025 Finding one that doesn’t leave hair crunchy or weighed down, however, can be tricky. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 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 9 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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