snack

1 of 2

noun

ˈsnak 

: a light meal : food eaten between regular meals

also : food suitable for snacking

snack

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verb

snacked; snacking; snacks

intransitive verb

: to eat a snack

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

Noun

During the journey, the attendant regularly came around to offer hot towels and snacks — some options, like water, chocolate, and pretzels, are complimentary. —Aaraf Adam, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025

All-inclusive rates cover nightly accommodations (think cozy cottages or family suites with a separate bedroom for parents), a ton of activities, and three meals a day (plus snacks). —Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025

Verb

But, before the arrival of humans, New Zealand did not have any mammals lumbering around and snacking on truffles—the island’s only native mammal species are bats and marine creatures. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025

The two-bite delights—popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia when the Lunar New Year rolls around—are perfect for hosting, gifting, and snacking. —Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English snak bite, from snaken to bite, perhaps from Middle Dutch snacken to snap at — more at snatch

First Known Use

Noun

1757, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1807, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing snack

• snack bar

Kids Definition

snack

noun

ˈsnak

: a light meal : lunch