as in munching
informal
to eat food
—usually + on
We noshed on chips.
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Recent Examples of noshing
Visit the Dublin Castle, look at the 9th-century manuscript of the Book of Kells at Trinity College, before noshing down some fish and chips for dinner.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 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
Alternatively, pack into a sandwich bag or tupperware, for effortless noshing on-the-go.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Where to eat & drink Sip bourbon and rye at Village Garage Distillery, while noshing on chicken and waffles.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 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
Alternatively, pack into a sandwich bag or tupperware, for effortless noshing on-the-go.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Where to eat & drink Sip bourbon and rye at Village Garage Distillery, while noshing on chicken and waffles.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noshing
Verb
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Schreiner revealed during a follow-up video that the pug was in a room next door throughout the entire caper, munching on pâté.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, deer enjoy munching on daylilies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, your intake will determine how protein is used in the body, and there can be side effects of consuming too much, Pasquariello says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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The parasite can cause severe neurological symptoms, with highest risk for those consuming raw freshwater crab, prawns, frogs, snails and unwashed produce.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Noshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noshing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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