chomp

verb

ˈchämp How to pronounce chomp (audio)
ˈchȯmp
chomped; chomping; chomps

intransitive verb

1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ sense 2
usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit

transitive verb

: to chew or bite on
chomp noun

Examples of chomp in a Sentence

They were chomping burgers at a picnic.
Recent Examples on the Web The active microbes in the soil that chomp away at those fresh chips can tie up lots of soil nitrogen and other nutrients. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024 These are the company’s profitable pillars, the earnings engines keeping the light bills paid while streamer Max and HBO chomp through investment capital as both entities are reinvented for a new era of television. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Feb. 2024 Instead of teeth, they are filled with long spikes, possibly hairs, that act less like chomping teeth and more like filtration systems. Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024 Republicans and right-wing media are chomping at the bit to jump all over him about any of these things, and more. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 Viewers have been chomping at the bit for a release date for season 3, considering the previous season dropped over a year ago in March 2022. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2023 Brittany also included a video of her son chomping down on his green cake, which ended up all over his face and hands. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 According to People magazine, Kelce chomped down on a 24-ounce dry-aged porterhouse steak, lobster mac and cheese and broccolini, with a filet on the side. Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024 The huge mammals can be seen chomping on the lush, green pine trees in a series of images released by the zoo. Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of champ

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chomp was in 1581

Dictionary Entries Near chomp

Cite this Entry

“Chomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chomp. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chomp

verb
ˈchämp How to pronounce chomp (audio)
ˈchȯmp
1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ entry 1 sense 2
usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit
chomp noun

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