as in to snack
informal
to eat food
—usually + on
We noshed on chips.
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Recent Examples of nosh
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Fancier than a tuna salad but no harder to make, tuna rillettes are a perfect party nosh.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Verb
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
The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Many people are just so distracted by their screens and scrolling they nosh at a faster pace.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Fancier than a tuna salad but no harder to make, tuna rillettes are a perfect party nosh.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosh
Verb
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Customer Daniela Climaco, a behavioral analyst for children with autism, said Lot’s A Matzah has become the go-to snack for her kids, ages 3 and 6.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pair your brew with a meal or snack to slow caffeine absorption and blunt blood sugar spikes.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This week's quiz highlights baseball bests, nutty nibbles — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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But is there enough meat on the bones of this HBO dark comedy to sustain an audience through the nibbles of mystery for the next six Sundays?—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Discoveries are a critical part of the rehearsal process, highly encouraged by director Jeffrey Lo, munching on a Girl Scout cookie while observing rehearsal.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Daily, kids can playing games, participate in an array activities and munch on an afternoon snack.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wisconsin Watch is a member of the Gigafact program, newsrooms across the US that deliver bite-sized fact checks of trending claims.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Any notion that the Broncos were scraping by was met with a mouthful of bristles from Sean Payton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Every morsel is as glorious as the last.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Spanish tapas bars dominate major cities on every continent, serving shareable, bite-sized morsels of traditional and creative cuisine.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosh. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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