munch
verb (used with object)
to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.
munched
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past participleof munch.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof munch.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
munchverb (used with object)to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.
Example Sentences
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They slurped the cafe’s signature lavashak smoothie — a tart mixture including peaches, various berries and pomegranate molasses — and munched on slow-cooked lamb over nachos with melty Armenian string cheese.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
During her dream bridal shower, Williams and her friends munched on Asian food before partaking in a lip-synch battle.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
The foursome bonded over a frigid river plunge on a canyoneering excursion and munched on homemade “bliss balls,” a snack made from oats, honey and dates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
Tucked into schoolchildren’s lunches by the millions and munched by lawyers and professional athletes, Uncrustables generated approximately $920 million in sales in the company’s most recent fiscal year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
First thing the next morning, while they munched apples and passed the milk carton around, Dicey told the others about her encounter of the night before.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
