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

There are obvious exceptions—like distractingly munching away at a breakfast sandwich. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

This is a snack for people who aren’t looking for mindless crunching and munching. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) found that swapping out a single atom inside a plastic-munching enzyme can boost its power. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

The doc shows Michaels in prime form, taking an active role across every aspect of the show, munching on popcorn along the way (that popcorn budget may be the first thing to go). — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Parents will enjoy munching gelati and panini by the pool as much as their kids do. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

The nonprofit is attempting to restore the cooler waters that flowed before the 2011 Wallow Fire clogged it with sediment, and before decades of munching by both livestock and elk eliminated the shade of streamside willows. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The internet is full of photos of 841 munching on purloined surfboards and then sitting on top of them, snarling at baffled young men in wet suits who try, and then think better of, fighting her for their property. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The shop’s dining room and patio are always packed with diners munching on decadent pastries, quiche Lorraine and beet salads. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026