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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Recent Examples of snack
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Achieving this balance can manifest in different ways, whether by taking a deep breath during a heated exchange, pausing for a few minutes to refresh your perspective, or even taking a break for lunch—or in some cases, a midnight snack.
—Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Lyon says a good starting point for adults is 15–30 grams per meal or snack about every three hours.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Nuts are a crunchy, satisfying snack packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
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Flight attendants turned into drill sergeants, barking at passengers who flouted mask rules or dawdled too long eating that snack with the mask off.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for snack
Noun
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
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Guests will naturally gravitate towards these pairings, ensuring the perfect bite.—
Verb
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Regardless, Bell turned heads at the ceremony, stunning in a shimmery rose gold Ashi Studio Couture gown that featured a strapless neckline, corset bodice, peplum waist, and floor-grazing column skirt.—
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The victim said one of the bullets allegedly grazed his neck.—
Noun
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
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Throughout the evening, guests noshed on catfish nuggets, lamb kabobs with curry vinaigrette, and, my personal favorite, a doughnut with a halva and whisky caramel glaze.—
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Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.—
Noun
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
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Pests, particularly moths and silverfish, lay eggs and nibble on the natural fibers of cashmere.—
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snack. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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