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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And keeping the high-low tradition alive, guests could also snack on In-N-Out burgers.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of these items are easy to snack on while your guests work on their charm DIYs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The trend was kicked off — perhaps unknowingly — by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, whose lackluster nibble of the new Big Arch burger was widely teased by the internet last month.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Patrons sip on coladas, cortaditos and munch on croquetas at the iconic walk-up window.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Worldwide, many antibiotics are starting to lose their bite.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The evening begins with a lively pre-event social hour featuring bites, cocktails and networking.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The wagyu, eringi mushroom and yuzu maki rolls are perhaps the most inventive dish; topped with a sliver of marbled Japanese beef, each morsel tastes like a bite-size burger.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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When slicked with oil over high heat, the morsels crisp into a textural marvel, jumping a long way from their original sticky form.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosh. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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