# cracker

/ˈkɹækɝ/ (US) · /kɹˈækɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cracker
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

a thin, dry, and crisp biscuit that you eat as a snack or with cheese.

For teachers: a small, thin, crisp baked food item, typically made from unleavened dough and eaten as a snack or accompaniment.

## Examples

- I like to eat crackers with cheese.
- She served a plate of salted crackers alongside the soft cheese at the party.
- The simple elegance of the meal relied on high-quality ingredients, from the artisanal bread to the delicate, buttery crackers.

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