snippet

noun

snip·​pet ˈsni-pət 

: a small part, piece, or thing

especially : a brief quotable passage

Synonyms of snippet

• bit
• speck
• particle
• scrap
• patch
• fleck
• mouthful
• shred
• sliver
• grain
• molecule
• nugget
• crumb
• snip

Examples of snippet in a Sentence

snippets from the author's newest novel

read them a snippet of his latest poem

Recent Examples on the Web

For 14th, DuVernay interviewed more than 50 experts, scholars and politicians, interweaving their insights with vérité interludes and brief snippets of relevant stand-up from comedians like Hasan Minhaj. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

The documentary’s new No-Movies are slightly longer, but still snippets of less than five minutes. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The clip features snippets of the personal testimonies given by Perry’s close friends and family, as well as words from Perry himself. — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

After discovering the system could capture snippets of private conversations, Blum felt conflicted. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

snip entry 1

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snippet

• pipit
• tippet
• incipit

Kids Definition

snippet

noun

snip·​pet ˈsnip-ət 

: a small part, piece, or thing