trail mix

noun

: a mixture of seeds, nuts, and dried fruits eaten as a snack especially by hikers

Examples of trail mix in a Sentence

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Add almonds to a trail mix for a quick snack on the go. Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026 Besides the fruit, crackers, and cheese, the basket also includes a berry nut trail mix with pecans, cashews, raisins, and more—talk about a treat! Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025 Add nuts and seeds like walnuts, almonds and flaxseed to salads, cereals, trail mixes and homemade breads. Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 11 Dec. 2025 Frequent fliers on my snack packing list include blueberries, trail mix, jerky, and chocolate. Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trail mix

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trail mix was in 1976

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“Trail mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trail%20mix. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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trail mix

noun
: a mixture of seeds, nuts, and dried fruit eaten as a snack
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