# munch

/ˈməntʃ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/munch
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

to eat something in a loud or steady way. You use this when someone is chewing something crunchy, like an apple or chips.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the preposition 'on' when describing the activity generally.

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