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Crunchiness Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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crunchiness

[หˆkrสŒnสงษชnษ™s ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

food texture

The quality or state of being crunchy; crispness.

Synonyms

crispiness, crispness, texture.

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Word Description / Examples
crunchiness

Best for describing a food quality that makes a noticeable, satisfying sound when bitten into.

  • The crunchiness of the cereal is one of the reasons why people love it for breakfast
  • These cookies have the perfect amount of crunchiness
crispness

Useful for describing the freshness or firmness of foods, can be used both positively and negatively.

  • The apple's crispness is a sign of its freshness
  • The crackers have lost their crispness and taste a bit stale
texture

A broader term that refers to the overall feel of food in the mouth, including smoothness, roughness, and everything in between.

  • The texture of the cake is light and fluffy
  • I love the creamy texture of this yogurt
crispiness

Ideal for highlighting the delicate, brittle aspect of food, often due to its external layer. Commonly used with foods that have a thin, brittle quality.

  • The crispiness of the fried chicken skin is irresistible
  • She loves the crispiness of fresh, leafy greens in her salad

Examples of usage

  • It's hard to resist the crunchy goodness of freshly baked cookies.
  • The crunchiness of the fresh vegetables added a delightful texture to the salad.

Translations

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Origin of 'crunchiness'

The word 'crunchiness' originates from the term 'crunchy', which is derived from the Middle English word 'cronchen', meaning to crush or grind. The concept of texture in food as 'crunchiness' became popular in the late 19th century with the rise of processed foods and snacks.

See also: crunch, cruncher, crunching, crunchy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,246, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.