munching

[ˈmʌntʃɪŋ]

munching Definition

to chew steadily and often audibly on something, especially food.

Using munching: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "munching" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was munching on an apple while reading a book.

  • Example

    The cows were munching on the grass in the field.

  • Example

    He sat there munching popcorn and watching TV.

munching Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for munching

Phrases with munching

  • to eat something steadily and often audibly

    Example

    He was munching on a sandwich while walking down the street.

  • to eat something steadily and often audibly for a long time

    Example

    She sat there munching away on her chips while watching the movie.

  • munchies

    a craving for snacks or junk food, especially when one is under the influence of drugs or alcohol

    Example

    After smoking marijuana, he got the munchies and ate an entire bag of chips.

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Summary: munching in Brief

'Munching' [ˈmʌntʃɪŋ] is a verb that means to chew steadily and often audibly on something, especially food. It can be used to describe someone eating in a relaxed manner, as in 'She was munching on an apple while reading a book,' or to describe animals grazing, as in 'The cows were munching on the grass in the field.' 'Munching' can also be used in phrases like 'munch on' and 'munch away,' which both mean to eat something steadily and often audibly.

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