crunchy
adjective
\ ˈkrən-chē
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crunchier;
crunchiest
Definition of crunchy
: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressed
crunchy lettuce
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Other Words from crunchy
crunchily
\ ˈkrən-chə-lē
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adverb
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adverb
crunchiness
\ ˈkrən-chē-nəs
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noun
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noun
Examples of crunchy in a Sentence
These cookies are very crunchy.
Recent Examples on the Web
The batter was so crunchy, so pronounced, that bread is almost superfluous. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Chicken sandwich mania at Popeye’s: big crowds, long waits and our critic’s take," 25 Aug. 2019 The pickles are crunchy and substantial, better than the average Vlasic thrown on so many fast-food sandwiches. — Noelle Phillips, The Know, "Is Popeyes’ chicken sandwich worth the hype? We investigated — but first, we had to find it," 23 Aug. 2019 Choose elements across a few categories, including creamy, crunchy, crispy, saucy and soft. — Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, "How to upgrade your sandwich with clever twists on 5 classics," 22 Aug. 2019 Serve with crudites, fresh mozzarella or a crunchy celery and radish salad. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "Break out of your boring salad rut with these 6 homemade dressings," 29 July 2019 Smoked chicken is a brilliant addition to a crunchy green papaya salad with its rambunctious crew of tamarind, mint, rau ram and nuoc cham. — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, "Central Smoke’s Asian-accented, down-home barbecue adds fire and spice to chilly nights," 25 Oct. 2018 Funky pickled beets and crunchy almonds make this salad an enticing, creative meal. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "When you can’t be bothered to cook, these 7 recipes will save the day," 5 Aug. 2019 This is a summery salad with fresh blueberries, cool burrata and crunchy almonds that makes a perfect starter or a weeknight meal with just a few minutes' preparation. — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "This salad has so much going for it: Luscious berries, sexy cheese," 24 July 2019 This twist on a tart summer favorite – key lime pie – not only gets frosty in the freezer, but uses Grape-Nuts for an extra crunchy crust. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Frozen Lime Crunch Pie," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crunchy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for crunchy
crunchy
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of crunchy
: having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed : not soft or mushy
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crunchy
adjective
\ ˈkrən-chē
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crunchier;
crunchiest
Kids Definition of crunchy
: being firm and making a sharp sound when chewed or crushed
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