: 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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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
At home, Benjamin — whose parents call him Ben — would sit by the pantry where his family stored snacks and sob.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Popcorn is a delicious, fiber-rich snack that’s both filling and satisfying.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
At home, Benjamin — whose parents call him Ben — would sit by the pantry where his family stored snacks and sob.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Consider including raspberries in your diet by blending them into smoothies, using them as a topping, or snacking on them alone.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for snack
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“Snack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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