Difference between Crunch and Munch

What is the difference between Crunch and Munch?

Crunch as a verb is to crush something with a noisy crackling sound, esp. with reference to food while Munch as a verb is to chew with a grinding, crunching sound -- often used with on.

Crunch

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to crush something with a noisy crackling sound, esp. with reference to food to be crushed with a noisy crackling sound. to calculate or otherwise process (e.g. to crunch numbers: to perform mathematical calculations)

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching. A critical moment or event. A form of abdominal exercise, based on a sit-up but in which the lower back remains in contact with the floor.

Example sentence: I think we love bacon because it has all the qualities of an amazing sensory experience. When we cook it, the sizzling sound is so appetizing, the aroma is maddening, the crunch of the texture is so gratifying and the taste delivers every time.

Munch

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To chew with a grinding, crunching sound -- often used with on.To eat vigorously or with excitement.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A location or restaurant where good eating can be expected.An act of eating.

We hope you now know whether to use Crunch or Munch in your sentence.

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