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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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sip on cocktails and snack on a charcuterie board at the Don Diablo rooftop at Hotel Mesón del Marqués, which has fantastic views of the main square and church.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The quiet moments watching them nap, climb or snack on bamboo.—
Ryan Brennan
April 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t nudge your side piece for inside nibbles.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Most pests make little nibbles on plants, but groundhogs take big bites out of tomatoes, cabbage heads, and other crops.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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This can be a contaminating breeding ground if there were to be leaks that damage packaging, or an invitation for pests to munch on your items before you.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The wing’s bark pairs with plenty of bite.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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