nosh

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verb

ˈnäsh 

noshed; noshing; noshes

intransitive verb

: to eat a snack : munch

noshing on pizza

We noshed at the amusement park.

nosher noun

nosh

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noun

: a light meal : snack

Examples of nosh in a Sentence

Noun

I'll just have a quick nosh before we go.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans. —Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025

Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025

Noun

Shop wares from local makers, hear a choir and student rock bands, enjoy arts and crafts, nosh on sweet and savory treats, and celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025

Snuggle inside one of the large glass pods on the giant observation wheel for their new Festive Afternoon Tea to nosh on tea sandwiches, scones and sweets like a coconut cardamom tart and mince pie, while watching the city’s beauty slowly glide by. —Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Yiddish nashn, from Middle High German naschen to eat on the sly

First Known Use

Verb

1892, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing nosh

• nosh-up