Definition

A thin, crisp biscuit or wafer, often eaten as a snack, or a small cardboard cylinder that makes a popping sound when pulled apart, usually containing candy or a party favor.

Example

We enjoyed some cheese and crackers while watching the movie.

Conversation

Do you want to share some cracker snacks while we watch the movie?

Sure! I love those crunchy little snacks.

I bought a few different kinds of cracker flavors to try out.

That sounds awesome! I can't wait to taste them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cracker originates from the Middle English word 'crakere', which is derived from 'crack' (meaning to break) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). The word 'cracker' refers to something that breaks or makes a cracking sound, such as a type of biscuit or a firecracker.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'breaks' ('crack') and the '-er' indicating it is a thing that does this — a cracker is something that breaks or makes a cracking sound.

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