crackle

[ˈkræk(ə)l]

crackle Definition

• 1. a series of short, sharp noises like the sound of paper being crushed or of something burning in a fire
• 2. to make a series of short, sharp noises

Using crackle: Examples

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

• Example

  The fire crackled and popped as it burned.

• Example

  I could hear the leaves crackling under my feet as I walked through the forest.

• Example

  The radio crackled with static.

crackle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crackle

• snap
• pop
• crunch

Phrases with crackle

• crackle and pop

  a reference to the sound made by Rice Krispies cereal when milk is poured over it

  Example

  I love the sound of Rice Krispies crackle and pop in the morning.

• crackle glass

  glass that has been treated to produce a network of fine cracks on its surface

  Example

  The antique shop had a beautiful collection of crackle glass vases.

• crackle glaze

  a type of glaze used on pottery that produces a network of fine cracks on the surface

  Example

  The artist used a crackle glaze on the vase to give it an antique look.

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Summary: crackle in Brief

The verb 'crackle' [ˈkræk(ə)l] describes a series of short, sharp noises like the sound of paper being crushed or of something burning in a fire. It can also mean to make such noises. Examples include 'The fire crackled and popped as it burned.' and 'I could hear the leaves crackling under my feet as I walked through the forest.' 'Crackle' extends into phrases like 'crackle and pop,' a reference to the sound made by Rice Krispies cereal when milk is poured over it.