Synonyms of crackling

crackling

verb

present participle of crackle

as in hissing

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

• hissing
• rustling
• sputtering
• creaking
• sizzling
• popping
• squeaking
• clattering
• clicking
• crinkling
• cracking
• clacking
• snapping
• crepitating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crackling

Few things are as romantic as a sip of amber beside a crackling sagebrush fire while the coyotes serenade the moon. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Tables and seating are arranged around a crackling fire with torches and ambient lighting surround the venue under the open sky and stars. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Dipping into this cocoon, lit by a crackling fireplace, after meandering through the Christmas market at the Tuileries Gardens across the street is a no-brainer. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Quinones paused for a few seconds as a loudspeaker crackling from an LAPD helicopter circling a few streets over ordered a shooting suspect to turn themselves in. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Sarah stretches the beaver pelt in front of her mother to shield her from the crackling ignition of the newspaperman’s flash powder. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

In keeping with the train’s approach to hospitality, the crew had arranged blankets, warm drinks, seating, and a crackling fire against the morning chill. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

The bald icon, the lollipop, the legend… and the cast who kept New York’s mean streets crackling. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

Fireworks might have additional whistling, crackling or hissing sounds. — Eva Flowe july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026