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noun

Definition of snacknext
as in bite
a small amount of food eaten between meals He had a snack of chips and dip. I didn't have time for lunch, so I just grabbed a quick/light snack.

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verb

as in to graze

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Recent Examples of snack
Noun
Seaweed can be eaten as a snack or used in various dishes, including soups, salads, stews, and smoothies. — Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 Made from konjac jelly, this turns collagen and vitamin C into a sweet treat substitute for sugary snacks. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Stone posed for photographers (and snacked on a bucket of popcorn) while wearing a custom red, floor-length Louis Vuitton gown, which had two pockets filled with the treat as well. — Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 The crowd included many of the show’s guest hosts throughout the years, from Emma Stone — who walked the carpet snacking on popcorn, which was packed into the pockets of her Louis Vuitton dress — to Jenna Ortega, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nick Jonas. — Kristen Tauer, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snack
  1. bite
  2. graze
  3. mouthful
  4. nosh
  5. nibble
Noun
  • Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
    — Anna Commander, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • More affordable options for food at the pool hall include small bites, ranging from $1.75 lumpia to a $12.50 combo plate.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of bite
Verb
  • Inspired by clean textiles grazing bare skin, the scent was made for lounging in crisp white sheets.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The bullet grazed the victim’s head, and the shooter ran away.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of graze
Noun
  • Balanced and engaging dark mouthful of fudge, shortbread and soy.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.
    — Ryan Deto, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of mouthful
Verb
  • Fast forward to 2024, and Mar’s Lunar New Year party at her West Village hotspot, Le B, saw Martha Stewart holding court in the kitchen as gold confetti showering a crowd noshing on caviar and fried chicken.
    — Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
  • At the pre-fair breakfast, where VIPs noshed on bagels and deviled eggs washed down with coffee and mimosas, Christine Messineo, Frieze’s director of Americas, emphasized the importance of art in difficult times.
    — Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of nosh
Noun
  • Grandma would take a bite and then, using the same fork, Grandma would share a nibble with Poppy.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
  • In recent years, The Row has excelled at feeding their guests who not only have an appetite for fashion, but also for snacks (past nibbles have included chocolate, pea shoots, pears and a variety of beverages).
    — Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of nibble

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