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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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Combine snacks like trail mix, energy bites, or hummus with sliced veggies into small containers or reusable bags. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Dec. 2025 Frequent fliers on my snack packing list include blueberries, trail mix, jerky, and chocolate. Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 This method preserves their heart-healthy fats while adding a satisfying texture to salads, trail mixes, or snacks. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2025 Snack on them roasted with a pinch of sea salt, sprinkle them over yogurt, or packed into a trail mix. Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 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 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

trail mix

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