Word
munch
Phoneticsmunch
/ˈməntʃ/
Definition
v. to eat something in a loud or steady way. You use this when someone is chewing something crunchy, like an apple or chips.
v. to chew or eat something steadily and often audibly. Typically used with crunchy or crisp foods.
Examples
“He likes to munch on carrots while he works.”
“The children sat quietly on the grass to munch their sandwiches during the school trip.”
“As the film reached its climax, the only sound in the theatre was the rhythmic munch of the audience eating popcorn in unison.”
Examples
simple
“He likes to munch on carrots while he works.”
contextual
“The children sat quietly on the grass to munch their sandwiches during the school trip.”
complex
“As the film reached its climax, the only sound in the theatre was the rhythmic munch of the audience eating popcorn in unison.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'on' when describing the activity generally.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Idioms
01. dick munch
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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