: a small part, piece, or thing
especially
: a brief quotable passage
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snippets from the author's newest novel
read them a snippet of his latest poem
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Now, the snippet of Band-Aid is basically layered between the backside of your earlobe and the earring back.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In the 2022 snippet, the toddler gazes at the stage from his father’s arms in a pair of headphones.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
This time around, Rudd was supposed to share a snippet of his new film, Anaconda, but per usual, shared the clip of Eric instead.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
The channel garnered millions of subscribers, showcasing snippets of the family's daily life, in addition to skits starring the children.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In the 2022 snippet, the toddler gazes at the stage from his father’s arms in a pair of headphones.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
This time around, Rudd was supposed to share a snippet of his new film, Anaconda, but per usual, shared the clip of Eric instead.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
The channel garnered millions of subscribers, showcasing snippets of the family's daily life, in addition to skits starring the children.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Snippet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snippet. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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snippet
noun
snip·pet
ˈsnip-ət 
: a small part, piece, or thing
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