noun
- the quality or state of being chewy; the texture of something that requires sustained chewing
Usage: uncountable noun; commonly used in food and culinary contexts
Examples
- The chewiness of the caramel made it difficult for the child to eat quickly.
- I love the chewiness of fresh bagels right out of the oven.
- The steak's chewiness indicated it had been overcooked.
- Taffy is known for its pleasant chewiness.
- The chewiness of the cookie made it feel homemade rather than store-bought.
- Some people prefer the chewiness of chewy granola bars over crispy ones.