Synonyms of crackling

crackling

verb

present participle of crackle

as in hissing

to make a series of short, sharp noises

The logs crackled in the fire.

The leaves crackled under our feet.

a crackling fire

Related Words

• hissing
• rustling
• sputtering
• creaking
• sizzling
• popping
• squeaking
• clattering
• clicking
• crinkling
• cracking
• clacking
• snapping
• crepitating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crackling

The sets have too many doors, the scenes have a delirious number of extras and the actors yell their lines over the distracting clatter of crackling fireplaces, beeping machines and ticking clocks. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Imagine staring up at the stars through a skylight, a mug of chamomile in hand and a fire crackling in the wood stove. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Take time in Amana for shopping and Wiener schnitzel, then drive on US-6 to Fireside Winery in Marengo for a glass of dry Cordovan by the crackling fire. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026

El Eden Import Distributor recalled packages of De Todito mixed with chicharrón, also known as pork crackling, that was sent to a distributor in New Jersey and retail locations in New Jersey and Utah. — James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The flames have three brightness settings and six crackling sound effects. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

All three plays share Maya’s signature style of blazing-fast dialogue, crackling humor, occasional lines spoken in Spanish and a quick wrap-up in under two hours. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026

Few things are as romantic as a sip of amber beside a crackling sagebrush fire while the coyotes serenade the moon. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Tables and seating are arranged around a crackling fire with torches and ambient lighting surround the venue under the open sky and stars. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026