Snack
noun
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
I usually have a fruit or a sandwich as a snack in the afternoon.
Often appears as...
- have a snack
- snack bar
verb
To eat a small amount of food between meals.
I try not to snack between meals to maintain a healthy diet.
Often appears as...
- snack on something
- snack between meals
noun
A prepared or packaged item of food, ready to be eaten immediately.
He opened the snack and started eating the potato chips straight from the bag.
Often appears as...
- pre-packaged snack
- quick snack
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noun
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
I usually have a fruit or a sandwich as a snack in the afternoon.
Often appears as...
- have a snack
- snack bar
verb
To eat a small amount of food between meals.
I try not to snack between meals to maintain a healthy diet.
Often appears as...
- snack on something
- snack between meals
noun
A prepared or packaged item of food, ready to be eaten immediately.
He opened the snack and started eating the potato chips straight from the bag.
Often appears as...
- pre-packaged snack
- quick snack
Usage tips
Commercial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural habits
Different cultures have various typical snacks and snacking times; learn about them.
In Spain, people often have tapas as a snack in the early evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Portion size
'Snack' usually refers to a small portion that doesn't replace a full meal.
Grab a snack, maybe just a handful of nuts, when you're slightly hungry.
Pro Tip 3/3Snack time
'Snack time' is often used in school or work schedules, designating a break for snacking.
Let's meet at the snack time; I'll bring some cookies.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural habits
Different cultures have various typical snacks and snacking times; learn about them.
In Spain, people often have tapas as a snack in the early evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Portion size
'Snack' usually refers to a small portion that doesn't replace a full meal.
Grab a snack, maybe just a handful of nuts, when you're slightly hungry.
Pro Tip 3/3Snack time
'Snack time' is often used in school or work schedules, designating a break for snacking.
Let's meet at the snack time; I'll bring some cookies.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural habits
Different cultures have various typical snacks and snacking times; learn about them.
In Spain, people often have tapas as a snack in the early evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Portion size
'Snack' usually refers to a small portion that doesn't replace a full meal.
Grab a snack, maybe just a handful of nuts, when you're slightly hungry.
Pro Tip 3/3Snack time
'Snack time' is often used in school or work schedules, designating a break for snacking.
Let's meet at the snack time; I'll bring some cookies.
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Seven Superpowered...
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Debbie Millman: How...
for the sole purpose of changing the world and making it a better place. Our greatest innovations aren't brands providing a different form or a different flavor of our favorite snack. Our greatest innovations are the creation of brands that can make a difference in our lives
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How does a jellyfish...
and recurved teeth behind the sunfish's cheeks. Even tiny lobster slipper larvae can cling to the bell of a jellyfish and hitch a ride, snacking on the jelly while they preserve their own energy for growth. Small agile fish use the jellies as moving reefs for protection,
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Would winning the...
The wealthy players started patronizing the poorer players and hogging the snacks they were meant to share. But just because a huge influx of cash isn't guaranteed to bring joy into your life doesn't mean that money can never make us happier.
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5 Amazing Animal...
female it will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many dangers lie ahead at this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator their mother must make sure that everyone is accounted for
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Mother Tiger Learns to...
will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many dangers lie ahead at this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator their mother must make sure that everyone is accounted for
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
it would be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many dangers lie ahead at this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator their mother must make sure that
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Most Soothing Sir David...
It will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity. Many dangers lie ahead. At this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator.
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Sometimes, what can you...
my late night snacking has finally paid off I've cured my anorexia she won't bother you anymore when I teach comedy I tell my students
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Croc vs. Wildebeest &...
how much sport here but help a snack is a snack
Video examples
Seven Superpowered...
admit it's a pretty stylish mustache they look like the schnauzers of the sea these tassels also help the sharks blend in they give smaller fish a sense of security but little do they know they're about to become a delicious snack so while we may think of their cloak of invisibility as an incredible superpower
Video examples
Debbie Millman: How...
for the sole purpose of changing the world and making it a better place. Our greatest innovations aren't brands providing a different form or a different flavor of our favorite snack. Our greatest innovations are the creation of brands that can make a difference in our lives
Video examples
How does a jellyfish...
and recurved teeth behind the sunfish's cheeks. Even tiny lobster slipper larvae can cling to the bell of a jellyfish and hitch a ride, snacking on the jelly while they preserve their own energy for growth. Small agile fish use the jellies as moving reefs for protection,
Video examples
Would winning the...
The wealthy players started patronizing the poorer players and hogging the snacks they were meant to share. But just because a huge influx of cash isn't guaranteed to bring joy into your life doesn't mean that money can never make us happier.
Video examples
5 Amazing Animal...
female it will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many dangers lie ahead at this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator their mother must make sure that everyone is accounted for
Video examples
Mother Tiger Learns to...
will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many dangers lie ahead at this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator their mother must make sure that everyone is accounted for
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
it would be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many dangers lie ahead at this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator their mother must make sure that
Video examples
Most Soothing Sir David...
It will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity. Many dangers lie ahead. At this size they make a snack for even the smallest predator.
Video examples
Sometimes, what can you...
my late night snacking has finally paid off I've cured my anorexia she won't bother you anymore when I teach comedy I tell my students
Video examples
Croc vs. Wildebeest &...
how much sport here but help a snack is a snack
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Nico Santos
American Actor
Generally I try to be as healthy as possible, but it's hard to be on set because anything and everything is available to you. I'm healthy half the time, and half the time I'm like, 'Sure let me go back and see whatever snack they have laid out.
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Kelly Osbourne
English Actress
They say you should never eat before you go to bed, but I've found just having a tiny little snack - like half an apple or something like that - before you go to sleep really helps.
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Frankie Cosmos
American Musician
When I was 18, I borrowed my parents' car, and they are super supportive. They might give us snacks for the road, but it's not like they are paying clubs to book us.
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Tinsley Mortimer
American Celebrity
A good host will point out food, snacks, and drinks that you're welcome to help yourself to, but if they don't, do not ask what is available. It sounds greedy.
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Brian France
American Businessman
Whether you're selling soft drinks, snack foods or a sport, all good marketers know it is important for every single person to want to buy their product.
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Keith Belling
American Businessman
My passion for snacking and search for a great tasting, better-for-you snack sparked my interest in creating what has become popchips.
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Michael Moore
American Activist
I have never owned a share of stock in my life, and the only time I've double dipped into anything is at the snack tray.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
After working so hard on the court, I find that snacks help me avoid late-afternoon energy lows.
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Maggie Lawson
American Actress
Rice cakes and peanut butter is my favorite snack in the whole wide world.
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Whitney Port
Snacking is super important.
Quote examples
Nico Santos
American Actor
Generally I try to be as healthy as possible, but it's hard to be on set because anything and everything is available to you. I'm healthy half the time, and half the time I'm like, 'Sure let me go back and see whatever snack they have laid out.
Quote examples
Kelly Osbourne
English Actress
They say you should never eat before you go to bed, but I've found just having a tiny little snack - like half an apple or something like that - before you go to sleep really helps.
Quote examples
Frankie Cosmos
American Musician
When I was 18, I borrowed my parents' car, and they are super supportive. They might give us snacks for the road, but it's not like they are paying clubs to book us.
Quote examples
Tinsley Mortimer
American Celebrity
A good host will point out food, snacks, and drinks that you're welcome to help yourself to, but if they don't, do not ask what is available. It sounds greedy.
Quote examples
Brian France
American Businessman
Whether you're selling soft drinks, snack foods or a sport, all good marketers know it is important for every single person to want to buy their product.
Quote examples
Keith Belling
American Businessman
My passion for snacking and search for a great tasting, better-for-you snack sparked my interest in creating what has become popchips.
Quote examples
Michael Moore
American Activist
I have never owned a share of stock in my life, and the only time I've double dipped into anything is at the snack tray.
Quote examples
Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
After working so hard on the court, I find that snacks help me avoid late-afternoon energy lows.
Quote examples
Maggie Lawson
American Actress
Rice cakes and peanut butter is my favorite snack in the whole wide world.
Quote examples
Whitney Port
Snacking is super important.
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