munch
verb (used with object)
to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.
munching
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present participleof munch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Come prepared for a mix of retro live-action, animated and puppetry snippets while munching on churros or popcorn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
South Africa’s Cheetah Plains now uses electric Land Cruisers for what it markets as its “silent game drives” through Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, trading engine noise for the rustle of elephants munching grass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
She reported Golden Tempo, munching on some hay in his stall maybe 50 feet behind her, was doing well, two hours before he took a 70-mile van ride to DeVaux’s base at Keeneland.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
Film buffs sit snugly in cars watching a drive-in movie, munching popcorn on a lovely recent fall night.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025
Elizabeth and I sit at the kitchen table after she’s gone, munching freshly baked zeera cookies.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
