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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There’s one very good suspense sequence and snippets of accompanying tension, but overall there’s no momentum to the mystery and the lack of interesting character arcs is conspicuous. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025 Harlow confirmed the engagement Tuesday in an Instagram post that included snippets of Kuzma’s lavish proposal and a glimpse at her 8.5-carat engagement ring. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025 The first trailer for A Hollywood Tragedy begins with a snippet of a 911 operator responding to a call for a drowning, followed by several talking heads registering their shock at the news of Perry's death at the age of 54. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025 Each captures a 10-minute snippet of what sounds like a pneumatic drill that fires erratically, accompanied by the cackle of another bird. David Segal, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025 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 26 Feb. 2025.

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snippet

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

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