Examples of crunchy in a Sentence
These cookies are very crunchy.
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HelloFresh’s easy-to-follow, minimal-step meals offer meaty and vegetarian options—everything from crunchy sheet-pan chicken to lemony spaghetti with Brussels sprouts.
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Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
Affectionately called She across TikTok, like a seafaring vessel laden with a precious cargo of crunchy ice, the Opal churns out a whopping one pound of ice per hour.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2023
The result is light, chewy, and crunchy all at once.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
Bitter greens such as radicchio, kale or endive are a fine choice for fall, but crunchy iceberg, feathery arugula or sweet spinach can be dressed up for an autumnal salad, too.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
Foods Fan favorite foods like savory smoked turkey legs, crunchy mac and cheese balls, creamy Dole whip soft serve and crispy churros aren’t going anywhere.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
Inland, the opening of Dawn Ranch shines a spotlight on Guerneville, a crunchy town along the Russian River known for its LGBTQ+ scene and proximity to the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
The filling feels lighter and less sweet than other options, with a crunchy crust made of pecans and coconut.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
This crunchy cranberry salad is a riff on the traditional Thanksgiving staple.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
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Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
Affectionately called She across TikTok, like a seafaring vessel laden with a precious cargo of crunchy ice, the Opal churns out a whopping one pound of ice per hour.
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2023
The result is light, chewy, and crunchy all at once.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
Bitter greens such as radicchio, kale or endive are a fine choice for fall, but crunchy iceberg, feathery arugula or sweet spinach can be dressed up for an autumnal salad, too.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
Foods Fan favorite foods like savory smoked turkey legs, crunchy mac and cheese balls, creamy Dole whip soft serve and crispy churros aren’t going anywhere.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
Inland, the opening of Dawn Ranch shines a spotlight on Guerneville, a crunchy town along the Russian River known for its LGBTQ+ scene and proximity to the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
The filling feels lighter and less sweet than other options, with a crunchy crust made of pecans and coconut.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
This crunchy cranberry salad is a riff on the traditional Thanksgiving staple.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1913, in the meaning defined above
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunchy. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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crunchy
adjective
crunchier; crunchiest
: making a crunching sound (as when bitten or chewed)
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