munch

¹ American  

[muhnch] / mʌntʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.

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verb (used without object)

1. to chew steadily or vigorously, often audibly.

noun

1. Informal. a snack.

verb phrase

1. munch out to snack especially extensively or frequently.

Munch ² American  

[moongk] / mʊŋk /

noun

1. Edvard 1863–1944, Norwegian painter and graphic artist.

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Münch ³ American  

[mynsh] / münʃ /

noun

1. Charles, 1891–1968, French conductor in the U.S.

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Munch ¹ British  

/ mʊŋk /

noun

1. Edvard (ˈɛdvard). 1863–1944, Norwegian painter and engraver, whose works, often on the theme of death, include The Scream (1893); a major influence on the expressionists, esp on die Brücke

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munch ² British  

/ mʌntʃ /

verb

1. to chew (food) steadily, esp with a crunching noise

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Other Word Forms

• muncher noun
• unmunched adjective

Etymology

Origin of munch

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English monchen, variant of mocchen; of imitative origin

Example Sentences

The two of us would spend long hours sitting there beside Marlene, out in some barn or shed, as she munched her hay or straw—whatever we had found for her.

From Literature

While she made a cup of tea and I munched on a cookie, I checked my messages.

From Literature

With a sneeze of surprise, Fred scuttled away—from rock to rock, tidal pool to sea—until the beach was covered by spiny iguanas munching free seaweed.

From Literature

And while it's unlikely cyclists are munching the cereal bars and sweets favoured by the curlers when on the ice, many of the same principles are the same.

From BBC

Ants even feed the beetles mouth-to-mouth, and the beetles munch on their adopted colony’s eggs and larvae.

From Los Angeles Times