crunchier; crunchiest
: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressed
crunchy lettuce
crunchily adverb
crunchiness noun

Examples of crunchy in a Sentence

These cookies are very crunchy.
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But a few years ago, a snacker stumbled upon a particularly unusual looking version of the crunchy treat: a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto that looked like Charizard, a dragon-like character from Pokémon. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025 Enjoy it in a bowl, as a crunchy snack or as a topping for your favorite treats. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 Adding a half-cup scoop of low-fat Greek yogurt (11 grams of protein) makes the meal both crunchy and creamy.13 Add 2 ounces of milk to bring the protein total to 17 grams.8 7. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 Dark chocolate, rich prune, and vanilla ice cream flavors intermingle with crunchy red berries and layers of furniture polish, leather, and walnut wood. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crunchy

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crunchy was in 1913

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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunchy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

adjective
crunchier; crunchiest
: making a crunching sound (as when bitten or chewed)

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