: 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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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
An attendant welcomed me with a complimentary drink and presented a menu of snacks and beverages—all included in the fare.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
Use Skewers for Utensil-Free Snacking Another take on this trend allows your guests to snack without arranging their own plates.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The most inviting space, by design, is the office’s roomy kitchen area, which features free coffee and snacks, as well as sliding doors that open to an outdoor patio.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
An attendant welcomed me with a complimentary drink and presented a menu of snacks and beverages—all included in the fare.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
Get a balloon from the elves on stilts and snack on cookies and hot chocolate.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
Use Skewers for Utensil-Free Snacking Another take on this trend allows your guests to snack without arranging their own plates.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 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 5 Dec. 2025.
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