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

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

The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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

The staff was as warm and inviting as the space itself, with a fireplace crackling away next to an all-day self service coffee bar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 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 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

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. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026