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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Tingly Foods Sichuan Pepper Peanuts Red and green Sichuan peppercorns pack a prickly punch in this crunchy snack, perfect alongside a cold, crisp beer. Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024 On the far-left was the all-things-natural, crunchy granola types. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The rich ahi was balanced by a dash of sour cream and guacamole crema and a sprinkle of sesame seeds added another layer of flavor and texture to the vinegary, crunchy delight. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 The buttery crackers offer a crunchy finishing touch. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

crunchy

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

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