as in crisped
having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed; not soft or mushy
crunchy vegetables crunchy snow These cookies are very crunchy.
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Recent Examples of crunchy
Also known as funeral casserole, this classic dish combines a few of our favorite ingredients: cheese, potatoes, and crunchy cereal.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
While the interior is chewy like most other high protein bars, it’s got a crunchy coating covered in a delectable layer of milk chocolate.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025
Caviar service pairs with a pack of crunchy Bugles, and the oeufs’ tin recalls classic rock album covers.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Add a sprinkle of crunchy seasoned pistachios to your yogurt and berry parfait.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
While the interior is chewy like most other high protein bars, it’s got a crunchy coating covered in a delectable layer of milk chocolate.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025
Caviar service pairs with a pack of crunchy Bugles, and the oeufs’ tin recalls classic rock album covers.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Add a sprinkle of crunchy seasoned pistachios to your yogurt and berry parfait.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crunchy
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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