trail mix

noun

: a mixture of seeds, nuts, and dried fruits eaten as a snack especially by hikers

Examples of trail mix in a Sentence

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Remember portion sizes when snacking on trail mix for weight loss, as calories can add up quickly. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025 But they can also be used in soups, stir fry, trail mixes and porridge, made into a flour or roasted as a standalone snack. New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024 Make trail mix: Combine raisins with a mix of nuts and seeds for a convenient, energy-boosting snack. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024 In addition to the chargers, there is a lounge where drivers can relax, read a book from the onsite library and make their own trail mix. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trail mix 

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trail mix was in 1976

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“Trail mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trail%20mix. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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trail mix

noun
: a mixture of seeds, nuts, and dried fruit eaten as a snack
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