nosh

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verb

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.
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Verb
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 Alternatively, pack into a sandwich bag or tupperware, for effortless noshing on-the-go. Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
From good ol’ country cookin’ to some Nova Scotian noshes, here’s what these festive eateries will be serving with a side of spooky fun. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025 On the rooftop, small plates, salads, and sandwiches at the Pool Bar are more than enough reason to nosh after a few laps. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nosh

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of nosh was in 1873

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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nosh. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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