Synonyms of munching

munching

verb

present participle of munch

as in chewing

to eat (something) especially in a noisy way

We munched popcorn during the movie.

cattle munching grass

Related Words

• chewing
• consuming
• licking
• snacking
• tasting
• devouring
• scoffing
• swallowing
• gulping
• noshing
• digesting
• ingesting
• wolfing
• partaking (of)
• tucking (away or in)
• gorging
• picking (at)
• swilling
• downing
• putting away
• savoring
• slopping
• relishing
• mouthing (down)
• lapping
• gobbling (up or down)
• gumming
• nibbling (on)
• feasting
• putting down
• bolting
• gnawing (at or on)
• dining
• lunching
• glutting (on)
• chowing (down on)
• supping
• breakfasting
• snarfing (down)
• regaling
• banqueting
• faring
• nursing
• gormandizing
• polishing off
• dispatching
• pigging out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of munching

Gone are the days of munching on popcorn from a basic paper tub. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026

The horses were all quietly munching hay or lying down in their roomy stalls. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026

The drive is all about the unexpected, from a moose munching on leaves at the side of the road to elk meandering along the tree line to bald eagles soaring overhead. — Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026

Flemings, who played one year for Houston before the draft, was spotted walking around the Barclays Center munching on Swedish Fish after his selection. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Behind them, older families and preppy Capitol Hill couples who probably came for the Fête De La Musique aspect of the block party sat munching on crepes and quiche. — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026

Hanifin is a key minutes-munching performer for Vegas and Mintyukov took some strides toward all-situations responsibility on Anaheim’s second pairing. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026