: a light meal : food eaten between regular meals
also
: food suitable for snacking
Examples of snack in a Sentence
Noun
He had a snack of chips and dip.
I didn't have time for lunch so I just grabbed a quick snack.
peanuts, potato chips, and other snack foods
Verb
She tries not to snack between meals.
I'll just snack on an apple if I'm hungry.
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Individual packs of raisins can be helpful for a quick on-the-go snack.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And if that’s not enough food, the evening will be finished with a late-night snack from Picasso’s Pizza.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Individual packs of raisins can be helpful for a quick on-the-go snack.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Big Smile Even the cutie Chi has to convince her mom that there's no bad time to snack on a candy cane.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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