munch
verb
ˈmənch 
munched; munching; munches
transitive verb
: to eat with a chewing action
many a mouthful is munched in private
Washington Irving
Washington Irving also : to snack on
drank coffee and munched homemade cookies Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson intransitive verb
: to eat or chew something
also : snack —usually used with on
muncher noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Every party needs a bowl of sweet, spicy, zesty nuts that guests can munch by the handful. Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The latest research indicates the sharks spend nearly half their time swimming in shallow waters, patrolling for seals to munch on. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Guests have the chance to walk the garden as the sun sets, enjoy music and other entertainment and purchase snacks including charcuterie and cheese to munch on around the garden’s fire pits. Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 However, other fruits are just fine for your dog to munch on. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2022 Plus, many of these Halloween treats make for quick snacks to munch on throughout the week. Leah Rocketto And Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 May 2022 Squadrons of hungry javelinas sometimes munch on the saguaros. Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2022 This Cosori air fryer has 13 cooking functions to choose from, so your giftee can quickly pop in some appetizers for the kids to munch on, make a meal for the whole family, or just whip herself up something to enjoy solo. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2022 There are pets that munch on treats flavored like a turmeric latte or made with CBD, pets that never skip a probiotic or vitamin C supplement. New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022 See More
Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The latest research indicates the sharks spend nearly half their time swimming in shallow waters, patrolling for seals to munch on. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Guests have the chance to walk the garden as the sun sets, enjoy music and other entertainment and purchase snacks including charcuterie and cheese to munch on around the garden’s fire pits. Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 However, other fruits are just fine for your dog to munch on. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2022 Plus, many of these Halloween treats make for quick snacks to munch on throughout the week. Leah Rocketto And Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 May 2022 Squadrons of hungry javelinas sometimes munch on the saguaros. Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2022 This Cosori air fryer has 13 cooking functions to choose from, so your giftee can quickly pop in some appetizers for the kids to munch on, make a meal for the whole family, or just whip herself up something to enjoy solo. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2022 There are pets that munch on treats flavored like a turmeric latte or made with CBD, pets that never skip a probiotic or vitamin C supplement. New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English monchen, probably of imitative origin
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Kids Definition
munch
verb
ˈmənch
munched; munching
: to eat or chew especially with a crunching sound
Biographical Definition
Munch 1 of 2
biographical name (1)
ˈmu̇nch ˈmᵫnch
ˈmᵫnch Charles 1891–1968 Alsatian-born conductor
Munch
2 of 2biographical name (2)
ˈmu̇ŋk
Edvard 1863–1944 Norwegian painter
munch
verb
as in to chew
to eat (something) especially in a noisy way We munched popcorn during the movie. cattle munching grass Synonyms & Similar Words
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- chew
- consume
- snack
- nosh
- lick
- devour
- taste
- scoff
- swallow
- gulp
- digest
- ingest
- down
- relish
- savor
- wolf
- put away
- gorge
- swill
- dine
- gum
- lunch
- slop
- lap
- partake (of)
- savour
- feast
- tuck (away or in)
- put down
- chow (down on)
- breakfast
- snarf (down)
- banquet
- mouth (down)
- gobble (up or down)
- nibble (on)
- pig out
- pick (at)
- regale
- fare
- gnaw (at or on)
- bolt
- sup
- gormandize
- glut (on)
- polish off
- nurse
- dispatch