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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Drop in brief snippets of direct quotes that capture the emotion of working with you. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Throughout the video, snippets of the movie play on a television in the background, further immersing the party in the world of The Holiday. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Elsewhere in her Sunday Mornings segment, Eilish played snippets of new music she’s been working on. Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024 For viewers who’ve never entered the gaming world, the show dissolves into disorienting snippets of stories that never reveal their true purpose or meaning. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Dec. 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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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