Pronunciation: /ˈkrækəl/

Definitions of crackle

noun a series of short, sharp noises

Example Sentences

A1 I heard the crackle of the fireplace as I entered the room.

A2 The crackle of the leaves under my feet signaled the arrival of autumn.

B1 The crackle of the radio was the only sound in the empty room.

B2 The crackle of the fireworks filled the night sky with bursts of color.

C1 The crackle of the campfire provided a comforting background noise as we roasted marshmallows.

C2 The crackle of the thunder could be heard in the distance, signaling an approaching storm.

verb to make a series of short, sharp noises

Example Sentences

A1 I love to listen to the crackle of a campfire.

A2 The old radio crackled with static as I tried to tune into the station.

B1 The fire crackled and popped as the logs burned in the fireplace.

B2 The sound of the leaves crackling underfoot signaled the arrival of autumn.

C1 The vinyl record crackled as the needle moved across its surface.

C2 The tension in the room crackled as the two rivals faced off in the final round.

Examples of crackle in a Sentence

formal The crackle of the fireplace filled the room with a cozy ambiance.

informal I love listening to the crackle of the campfire while roasting marshmallows.

slang The bacon in the skillet started to crackle and pop.

figurative The tension in the room was so thick you could almost hear it crackle.

Grammatical Forms of crackle

past tense

crackled

plural

crackles

comparative

more crackly

superlative

most crackly

present tense

crackles

future tense

will crackle

perfect tense

has crackled

continuous tense

is crackling

singular

crackle

positive degree

crackly

infinitive

to crackle

gerund

crackling

participle

crackling

Origin and Evolution of crackle

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'crackle' originated from the Middle English word 'crakelen' which is believed to be imitative of the sound made by crackling fire or breaking twigs.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crackle' has continued to be associated with the sound of something breaking or snapping, and is commonly used to describe the sound of fire, static electricity, or even certain foods being cooked.