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 dish is creamy, crunchy, and slightly sweet, with a balance of flavors and textures that keeps every bite interesting. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025 The taste is crunchy, fresh, savory and utterly delicious. Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025 The material is crunchy and noisy, which might annoy some. Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 Or try roasting chickpeas for a crunchy afternoon snack. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 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 19 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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