crunchier; crunchiest
Synonyms of crunchynext
: 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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The result is extra crispy, extra crunchy, and designed to pair perfectly with the their popular sweet & sour sauce. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Pattern Beauty’s curl gel has a flexible finish that holds my curls while still being light enough to feel soft, not crunchy. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026 The chip-loving aliens succeed, but the snack food's bold flavor causes their flying saucer to split in half and explode, ending with a crunchy cross-universe cultural exchange. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Crispy crunchy chips in bowls, mountains of dip, from salsa to guacamole to buffalo chicken. Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crunchy

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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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunchy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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