as in bites
a small amount of food eaten between meals
He had a snack of chips and dip. I didn't have time for lunch, so I just grabbed a quick/light snack.
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Recent Examples of snacks
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Here, a kitchen island provides the chef with more work space while on the dining area side of the island there will be seating for informal snacks or guests while entertaining.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Because many meals are calorie-controlled, some people may need to add snacks or sides to feel fully satisfied, since meals that are too low in calories or protein may leave you hungry.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Light snacks and sips are provided.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Little Debbie’s Single-Serve Birthday Cake is part of the brand’s growing selection of single-serve snacks.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
For the spring Talladega race weekend, Jack Link’s was one of Legacy’s primary sponsors, compelling Ha to incorporate beef snacks into her menu by crumbling them atop grits.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Enjoy creative swag and free snacks at the finish line.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
The minibar is a compelling decorative touch on its own, set inside a dedicated cupboard and features an array of local, gourmet snacks, antiqued wine and cocktail glasses, and an anniversary edition of the 1935 Illy espresso machine for your morning and afternoon coffees.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Here, a kitchen island provides the chef with more work space while on the dining area side of the island there will be seating for informal snacks or guests while entertaining.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Because many meals are calorie-controlled, some people may need to add snacks or sides to feel fully satisfied, since meals that are too low in calories or protein may leave you hungry.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Light snacks and sips are provided.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Little Debbie’s Single-Serve Birthday Cake is part of the brand’s growing selection of single-serve snacks.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
For the spring Talladega race weekend, Jack Link’s was one of Legacy’s primary sponsors, compelling Ha to incorporate beef snacks into her menu by crumbling them atop grits.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Enjoy creative swag and free snacks at the finish line.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snacks
Noun
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The happy hour menu is filled with small bites, speciality drinks, wines and mocktails.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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All-day bites like lobster rolls and fish and chops can be enjoyed riverside on the patio or by the heated pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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People taking anticoagulants can also experience serious bleeds from small cuts or grazes, uncontrolled nosebleeds, blood in the urine and, more rarely, brain hemorrhages or bleeding in the lungs.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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As a journalist with a deep interest in our public lands, and a working rancher who grazes his own cattle on BLM ground in the same part of Montana where AP has been acquiring land, McKean is uniquely positioned at the intersection of all this.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Snacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snacks. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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