as in to snack
informal
to eat food
—usually + on
We noshed on chips.
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Recent Examples of nosh
Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Jan. 2026
Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Many people are just so distracted by their screens and scrolling they nosh at a faster pace.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Throughout the evening, guests noshed on catfish nuggets, lamb kabobs with curry vinaigrette, and, my personal favorite, a doughnut with a halva and whisky caramel glaze.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Jan. 2026
Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Feel free to wander as you nosh.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Many people are just so distracted by their screens and scrolling they nosh at a faster pace.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosh
Verb
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No matter the occasion, weeknight or family gathering, there was always something to snack on.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Add these to a cheese spread, sprinkle over a salad, or simply snack on them by the handful.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t nudge your side piece for inside nibbles.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The children munched on pizza and Caesar salad.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big-screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Each bite is perfumed with heady cinnamon, floral vanilla, and earthy ras el hanout.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Adding more bite to the aesthetic, the sole narrows to a point in front.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Dual Edition, a mouthful of a chip that includes 64MB of 3D V-Cache on both processor dies, without the hybrid arrangement that has defined the other chips up until now.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The meal costs about $94 per course, often no more than a few morsels.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each tasting menu features a succession of exquisite morsels served in equally exquisite tableware, many of which are antique pieces selected to represent the season and complement each dish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosh. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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