noun
- the quality or state of being crisp and making a crunching sound when bitten or chewed
Usage: uncountable; commonly used in food contexts
Examples
- The crunchiness of the fresh apple made it satisfying to eat.
- I love the crunchiness of potato chips straight from the bag.
- The cereal loses its crunchiness after sitting in milk for too long.
- She preferred the crunchiness of raw vegetables to cooked ones.
- The crunchiness of the toast was perfect with the soft butter.
- Toasted nuts add crunchiness and texture to the salad.