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

And the reason these snippets are outstanding is that they are made with real footage from the ISS. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 26 July 2026

See below for a snippet of Final Jeopardy from her seventh win. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026

Also interspersed throughout are audio snippets from interviews and Charli’s own voice notes to people like Vincent Cassel. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 July 2026

The performance moved smoothly along at a breakneck pace, evenly showcasing each of the big stars, while still managing to feel like a cohesive performance as opposed to just a series of snippets sewn together. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 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