munch

To eat something by chewing it with a loud, repeated sound.

• He munched an apple.
• We sat munching popcorn during the film.
• The rabbits were munching noisily on fresh carrots.

How to use it: munch on something (She munched on a carrot while preparing dinner.)

Similar words: crunch, chomp

Common phrases: munch on something, munch an apple, munch away

To eat eagerly and with enjoyment.

• The children happily munched their lunch.
• He munched through three sandwiches after the walk.
• We were still munching when the next course arrived.

Similar words: tuck into, devour

Common phrases: munch through something, munch happily, munch your lunch

An occasion when you eat something.

• Let's stop for a munch.
• I had a quick munch before leaving.
• A good munch at lunchtime kept us going all afternoon.

Similar words: bite, snack

Common phrases: have a munch, a quick munch, a good munch

A place known for good food, or a meal enjoyed at such a place.

• That café is a great little munch.
• We found a new munch near the station.
• Join us for a breakfast munch at the café.

Common phrases: a breakfast munch, a good munch, our local munch