snippet

noun

snip·​pet ˈsni-pət 

: a small part, piece, or thing

especially : a brief quotable passage

Synonyms of snippet

• bit
• speck
• particle
• scrap
• patch
• fleck
• mouthful
• shred
• sliver
• grain
• molecule
• nugget
• crumb
• snip

Examples of snippet in a Sentence

snippets from the author's newest novel

read them a snippet of his latest poem

Recent Examples on the Web

The performance moved smoothly along at a breakneck pace, evenly showcasing each of the big stars, while still managing to feel like a cohesive performance as opposed to just a series of snippets sewn together. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

The snippets Quichocho saw online didn’t spoil the film for her. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

The snippet ends just as the cat whines and tucks its head beneath the barrier, not far from the officer filming the scene. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

To keep our attention, Parreno and Gordon splice in snippets of overhead shots or official TV footage. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

snip entry 1

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snippet

• pipit
• tippet
• incipit

Kids Definition

snippet

noun

snip·​pet ˈsnip-ət 

: a small part, piece, or thing