noun
Uncommon
crunching
KRUHNT-shihng
Crunching (noun) means the crackling noise made when something is crushed or chewed. Example: “The crunching of dry leaves under their feet was the only sound in the forest.”
noun
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The crackling noise made when something is crushed or chewed.
"The crunching of dry leaves under their feet was the only sound in the forest."
How to use crunching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound something makes as it is crunched, like footsteps on gravel or biting into crisps.
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Rhymes for crunching
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What does “crunching” mean?
The word “crunching” means the crackling noise made when something is crushed or chewed. In plain terms, the sound something makes as it is crunched, like footsteps on gravel or biting into crisps.
How do you pronounce “crunching”?
“Crunching” is pronounced KRUHNT-shihng (/ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crunching” in a sentence?
Here is “crunching” used in a sentence: “The crunching of dry leaves under their feet was the only sound in the forest.”
What part of speech is “crunching”?
“Crunching” is a noun.
Is “crunching” a common word?
“Crunching” is an uncommon word in modern English.
