munched; munching; munches
: to eat with a chewing action
many a mouthful is munched in private—
Washington Irving
Washington Irving
also
: to snack on
drank coffee and munched homemade cookies —Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson
: to eat or chew something
muncher
noun
Examples of munch in a Sentence
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Lake Norman diners will soon be munching on celebrity chef David Burke’s pizza, smash burgers and pasta among a vast collection of sports jerseys and helmets when his newest restaurant opens Saturday, April 27.
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—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Because of this, cicadas can't munch on leaves or vegetables like other pests can.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The last group of migrants was picked up by dusk, and Mr. Fink crouched in his tent, munching on a piece of pita bread and arranging donation drop-offs via his cellphone.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in Garcia's clip, Matteo went on an Easter egg hunt, splashed in some muddy puddles, played with toys, munched on a snack and took a ride in a truck with his mom.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Fitted with massive, munching jaws on the inside of their mouths, the 13 fossil arrow worms analyzed in the study also feature long, lateral fins — a perfect fit for swimming through the open ocean.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
The event continued to the VIP rooftop, where a packed crowd sipped champagne and Pellegrino and munched on caviar blinis while seeking shade from the 6 PM pre-summer sun.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
The bothersome animals have taken to munching on lawns, gardens and greenery, causing destruction to structures and even paying unwelcome visits to peoples' homes.
—USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Goldberg has long flexed her penchant for snacks on the program, with the Oscar-winning actress even munching on another mystery treat that randomly appeared beside her in a bowl that wasn't present at the top of the show.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Because of this, cicadas can't munch on leaves or vegetables like other pests can.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The last group of migrants was picked up by dusk, and Mr. Fink crouched in his tent, munching on a piece of pita bread and arranging donation drop-offs via his cellphone.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in Garcia's clip, Matteo went on an Easter egg hunt, splashed in some muddy puddles, played with toys, munched on a snack and took a ride in a truck with his mom.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Fitted with massive, munching jaws on the inside of their mouths, the 13 fossil arrow worms analyzed in the study also feature long, lateral fins — a perfect fit for swimming through the open ocean.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
The event continued to the VIP rooftop, where a packed crowd sipped champagne and Pellegrino and munched on caviar blinis while seeking shade from the 6 PM pre-summer sun.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
The bothersome animals have taken to munching on lawns, gardens and greenery, causing destruction to structures and even paying unwelcome visits to peoples' homes.
—USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Goldberg has long flexed her penchant for snacks on the program, with the Oscar-winning actress even munching on another mystery treat that randomly appeared beside her in a bowl that wasn't present at the top of the show.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Munch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munch. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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munch
verb
: to eat with a chewing action
also
: to snack on
munched popcorn and watched a movie
muncher
noun
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