Synonyms

crunchy

American

[kruhn-chee] / ˈkrʌn tʃi /

adjective

crunchier, crunchiest

crisp; brittle.
Slang. crunchy-granola.

Other Word Forms

crunchily adverb
crunchiness noun

Etymology

Origin of crunchy

First recorded in 1890–95; crunch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Proud of its breakthrough, SK Hynix released a square-shaped crunchy snack last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Titled Eins, Zwei, Drei, it's an overstuffed sandwich of a song - full of chanted hooks and crunchy keyboards that deliberately avoids the polished pop of previous entries.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“After all, you still have to have your crunchy fries, right?”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Enjoy it straight from the bag, sprinkle it over yogurt, add texture to oatmeal, or use it to make a crunchy, flavorful crust.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

I would eat vegetables only if they were canned, and I hated the bright green crunchy ones she steamed and claimed were healthier.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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