: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Travelers will enjoy flying on JetBlue’s staple Airbus A320 aircraft, equipped with live TV, free Wi-Fi, and snacks onboard.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
At Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater St. in Detroit, visitors will receive a free pair of viewing glasses while supplies last and themed snacks, like Sun Chips and Moon Pies.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Don't skip the fresh herb topping! 18 of 18
Tea Party Food: Matcha-Cucumber Crostini
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A spread made with lemon, goat cheese, and matcha is the perfect Mother's Day tea party snack.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The First Draft Book Bar serves up coffee, wine, beer and snacks in the middle of the brick-walled store.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in Garcia's clip, Matteo went on an Easter egg hunt, splashed in some muddy puddles, played with toys, munched on a snack and took a ride in a truck with his mom.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Of course, any good game-day party has more than one snack.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Try adding potassium to your diet by eating a banana for a snack.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Beyond election mechanics, larger issues loom On a chilly night outside a Muslim community center near Charlotte, about a dozen people sat at circular tables under fluorescent lights, snacking on chips and soda.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
For the truth is, Michigan had already been the center of American snacking for decades.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024
Your diet may also play a role in whether you get snacked on.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
The next day, Doe provided the manager with just such a note, in which her doctor said Doe was diabetic and should be allowed to snack throughout her shift, according to the EEOC.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
However, deer do enjoy snacking on hydrangea flowers that are within their reach.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
General Mills will give investors its latest financial results to snack on before the market opens.
—Susan Howson, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
The paradigm shift to snacking Snacking has become the dominant force in the food industry.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 14 Mar. 2024
Noun
The ceviche recipe also calls for leche de tigre, radishes, cucumber, sweet potato and canchas (a toasted corn snack) for some crunch.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Travelers will enjoy flying on JetBlue’s staple Airbus A320 aircraft, equipped with live TV, free Wi-Fi, and snacks onboard.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
At Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater St. in Detroit, visitors will receive a free pair of viewing glasses while supplies last and themed snacks, like Sun Chips and Moon Pies.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Don't skip the fresh herb topping! 18 of 18
Tea Party Food: Matcha-Cucumber Crostini
View Recipe
A spread made with lemon, goat cheese, and matcha is the perfect Mother's Day tea party snack.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The First Draft Book Bar serves up coffee, wine, beer and snacks in the middle of the brick-walled store.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in Garcia's clip, Matteo went on an Easter egg hunt, splashed in some muddy puddles, played with toys, munched on a snack and took a ride in a truck with his mom.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Of course, any good game-day party has more than one snack.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Try adding potassium to your diet by eating a banana for a snack.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Verb
For new items, customers can snack on sandwiches such as spicy queso and creamy avocado tomatillo.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Beyond election mechanics, larger issues loom On a chilly night outside a Muslim community center near Charlotte, about a dozen people sat at circular tables under fluorescent lights, snacking on chips and soda.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
For the truth is, Michigan had already been the center of American snacking for decades.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024
Your diet may also play a role in whether you get snacked on.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
The next day, Doe provided the manager with just such a note, in which her doctor said Doe was diabetic and should be allowed to snack throughout her shift, according to the EEOC.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
However, deer do enjoy snacking on hydrangea flowers that are within their reach.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
General Mills will give investors its latest financial results to snack on before the market opens.
—Susan Howson, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
The paradigm shift to snacking Snacking has become the dominant force in the food industry.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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