: a light meal : food eaten between regular meals
also
: food suitable for snacking
Examples of snack in a Sentence
Noun
He had a snack of chips and dip.
I didn't have time for lunch so I just grabbed a quick snack.
peanuts, potato chips, and other snack foods
Verb
She tries not to snack between meals.
I'll just snack on an apple if I'm hungry.
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Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
It’s meant for animals of all shapes, sizes, and species, so your little companion will be set up for success with a bed, snacks, and food and water bowls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The energy is unfussy and warm, and one of my happiest memories here is snacking on four cheese arancini with black truffle aioli, while sipping on the most delicious margaritas.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Beyond the scale and majesty of meals in the main dining room, Mohonk understands the power of the treat, turning snack time into another chance to offer more to the experience.
—Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
It’s meant for animals of all shapes, sizes, and species, so your little companion will be set up for success with a bed, snacks, and food and water bowls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Get those ruffled potato chips and start snacking.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The energy is unfussy and warm, and one of my happiest memories here is snacking on four cheese arancini with black truffle aioli, while sipping on the most delicious margaritas.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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