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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National Popcorn Day is Sunday, so popcorn companies and theaters all over the country are offering deals to celebrate the crunchy snack. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025 Save room for the delightful and surprising pistachio tiramisu dessert, made with orange blossom mascarpone and crunchy pastry bits sprinkled on top that reminded us of Fruity Pebbles cereal. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 The signature crunchy snack is deliciously seasoned with the bold Kickin’ Ranch flavors. Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Jan. 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 24 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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