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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While sipping on his coffee and munching on extra crispy bacon and blueberry pancakes Sunday morning, Baker sat at the Otesaga Resort where the Hall of Famers stay during induction weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
On Wednesday morning, Sovereignty was standing upright in his stall munching on hay and showed no obvious discomfort.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
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
In a demo, “What ate my grass?” showed rabbits munching in the garden.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
He pours himself a bowl of Frosted Flakes and milk and begins munching.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
