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
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
These are wide-open to interpretation, but make a fun, light and high-protein snack, whether for a party crowd or a midnight nosh from the fridge.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 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
The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
These are wide-open to interpretation, but make a fun, light and high-protein snack, whether for a party crowd or a midnight nosh from the fridge.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosh
Verb
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How to Eat Toss edamame in salads, snack on them alone, or include them in stir fry, suggests Greeley.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Can snack workouts replace longer workout sessions?—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Noun
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The match will be shown on the museum’s South Terrace, with drinks for sale from the museum’s Park View Bar, and nibbles from its Bourke Street Bakery popup, featuring Australian and American traditional and classic treats.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Kids, pregnant people, and other adults can all munch on them without problems.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Rose-breasted grosbeaks eat the seeds, while cedar waxwings munch on the flowers in early spring.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The brakes have an initial bite, but are satisfyingly firm.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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Before the development of effective antivenoms and modern critical care, bites from snakes with comparable venom profiles had much graver prognoses.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The new mouthful of a name is Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Nestlé's take pairs notes of vanilla and brown butter flavor with milk chocolate morsels for a chocolate chip cookie that's even more comforting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosh. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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