Synonyms of crackle

crackle

verb

as in to hiss

to make a series of short, sharp noises

The logs crackled in the fire.

The leaves crackled under our feet.

a crackling fire

Related Words

• hiss
• rustle
• pop
• sputter
• sizzle
• creak
• squeak
• clatter
• crinkle
• click
• snap
• crack
• clack
• crepitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crackle

Among the red seats of the David Geffen Theater, the atmosphere crackles with anticipation and a touch of anxiety. — Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026

The conversations were crackling in both Greenlandic and Danish, and the local beer was flowing. — Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026

The Brûlée French toast, intended as their take on crème brûlée, had their signature topping flavors of cinnamon, vanilla and caramel, yet lacked any defining crackling caramelization. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

The game was played in a crackling atmosphere created in part by a conflicted, diasporic fan base that remains furious with the current Iranian government, but is still largely supportive of Team Melli. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026