1. small fictional people from the Land of Oz in L. Frank Baum’s stories
Usage: literary
2. small children or young people
Usage: informal; affectionate
3. small donut holes sold by Dunkin’ Donuts
Usage: trademark

Examples

• Dorothy met the friendly Munchkins when she arrived in Oz.
• The Munchkins welcomed her with songs and celebration.
• She gathered all the munchkins for story time.
• The daycare was full of happy munchkins playing together.
• He ordered a box of chocolate munchkins with his coffee.
• The kids loved the glazed munchkins as an after-school snack.