snippet

noun

snip·​pet ˈsni-pət How to pronounce snippet (audio)
: a small part, piece, or thing
especially : a brief quotable passage

Examples of snippet in a Sentence

snippets from the author's newest novel read them a snippet of his latest poem
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Now, snippets of the brand and its products are represented by multiple people with relevancy across different markets and consumer groups for limited periods. Emma Sandler, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 That snippet of narration could have been dropped anywhere in the series, and placing it here drains what ought to be a key scene of its sense of discovery. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 While just 11 seconds long, the snippet of the duo’s pitch-perfect voices are sure to produce goosebumps for listeners. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024 In a snippet shared via The Shade Room’s Instagram on Tuesday, Diddy stands shirtless in a kitchen among his children gathered around an island with buffet pans of food. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snippet 

Word History

Etymology

snip entry 1

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snippet was in 1664

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“Snippet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snippet. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

snippet

noun
snip·​pet ˈsnip-ət How to pronounce snippet (audio)
: a small part, piece, or thing

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