snippet

noun

snip·​pet ˈsni-pət How to pronounce snippet (audio)
: a small part, piece, or thing
especially : a brief quotable passage

Examples of snippet in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web This means developers will need to create as many as hundreds of snippets of additional code called App Intents. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024 The snippet on top will soon display the due date, total due amount, and minimum due amount in addition to the 'Remind me' and 'View bill' buttons. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024 If possible, consider making a music video, a lyric video or a series of visual snippets to go along with your release strategy. Justin Grome, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 All About the TikTok Creator Married to Lucky Blue Smith Fans got to catch up with the pair’s date night on TikTok, where Nara posted a short vlog with snippets of their three-hour getting-ready process and night of mingling with the stars. Michelle Lee, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snippet 

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Word History

Etymology

snip entry 1

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snippet was in 1664

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“Snippet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snippet. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

snippet

noun
snip·​pet ˈsnip-ət How to pronounce snippet (audio)
: a small part, piece, or thing

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