as in to snack
informal
to eat food
—usually + on
We noshed on chips.
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Recent Examples of nosh
Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Starting around 83 million years ago, this mega-predator would have ruled its environs, noshing on everything from Triceratops to Ankylosaurus to Edmontosaurus and everything in between.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2024
We are even spared the immediate aftermath: the coffin being lowered into the earth, the child alone in a corner while well wishers three heads taller schmooze and nosh, the widower donating sweaters to Goodwill.
—Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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Verb
After a morning of noshing and exploring, treat yourself to a pampering session back at Five-Star The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila.
—Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Starting around 83 million years ago, this mega-predator would have ruled its environs, noshing on everything from Triceratops to Ankylosaurus to Edmontosaurus and everything in between.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
Our Holocaust survivor socialization events bring together a large group of survivors for socialization, a nosh and music.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2024
We are even spared the immediate aftermath: the coffin being lowered into the earth, the child alone in a corner while well wishers three heads taller schmooze and nosh, the widower donating sweaters to Goodwill.
—Eliza Berman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosh
Verb
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Beverage and snacking giant PepsiCo was also on Goldman’s list.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Talking late and snacking in the kitchen is the best.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Grandma would take a bite and then, using the same fork, Grandma would share a nibble with Poppy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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In recent years, The Row has excelled at feeding their guests who not only have an appetite for fashion, but also for snacks (past nibbles have included chocolate, pea shoots, pears and a variety of beverages).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But is midnight munching bad for your overall health?—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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And while most guests usually opt to wear something not-so-restricting while munching on wings, Gaga had other ideas.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Among other titbits, Hip-Hop fans are 130 percent more likely to buy merchandise from an artist’s online store than the average music streamer, its year-end report also found.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some other titbits in the DealSheet caught my eye: Barcelona are monitoring Spain, Euro 2024 and RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
23 July 2024
Noun
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Balanced and engaging dark mouthful of fudge, shortbread and soy.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fight ends with Shauna taking a bite out of Melissa’s arm, pinning her down and demanding Melissa eat her own flesh.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The site of the leech bite was treated, and the farmer was given iron supplements to take for a month to manage his anemia, doctors said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The bite-size morsels combine the comfort of warm cheese toast with the elegance of tiny cheese soufflés.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Nov. 2024
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Hotpots are vats brimming with boiling broth that customers fill with meat morsels, vegetables and other ingredients, then eat communally.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosh. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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