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
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Each additional piece of luggage incurred a separate cost, as did snacks, as did legroom.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
As is obvious from packaging for everything from nutritional shakes all the way to children’s cereals and everyday snacks, today’s health-aware consumers view protein as not just a supplement but as a vital part of longevity, cognitive function, and immune support.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
As of May 19, the airline will no longer serve free snacks and drinks for economy passengers on flights less than 350 miles.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
Breaking it up with high-protein snacks is an easy way to stay energized and satisfied, while also supporting your macro- and micronutrient needs.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Adding mango to meals and snacks can reduce its impact on blood sugar, especially if those meals and snacks are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 May 2026
For casual snacks, Umalu serves poolside fare, while Waikomo Shave Ice offers a refreshing midday treat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Street vendors sold sweet corn and other Brazilian snacks, bottled water and caipirinhas, the popular Brazilian cocktail, but also toilet paper, deodorant and even bags of sand for concertgoers to stand on to get a better view of the stage set up opposite Copacabana Palace, a historic luxury hotel.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Noun
Pick up supplies at the nearby campground store, which also carries snacks and ice.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Each additional piece of luggage incurred a separate cost, as did snacks, as did legroom.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
As is obvious from packaging for everything from nutritional shakes all the way to children’s cereals and everyday snacks, today’s health-aware consumers view protein as not just a supplement but as a vital part of longevity, cognitive function, and immune support.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
As of May 19, the airline will no longer serve free snacks and drinks for economy passengers on flights less than 350 miles.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
Breaking it up with high-protein snacks is an easy way to stay energized and satisfied, while also supporting your macro- and micronutrient needs.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Adding mango to meals and snacks can reduce its impact on blood sugar, especially if those meals and snacks are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 May 2026
For casual snacks, Umalu serves poolside fare, while Waikomo Shave Ice offers a refreshing midday treat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Street vendors sold sweet corn and other Brazilian snacks, bottled water and caipirinhas, the popular Brazilian cocktail, but also toilet paper, deodorant and even bags of sand for concertgoers to stand on to get a better view of the stage set up opposite Copacabana Palace, a historic luxury hotel.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snacks
Noun
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The menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a handful of light bites—Lili’s Martini, a lychee-and-lemon take on the classic cocktail, is the standout drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In rare cases, it can be spread through rodent bites or scratches, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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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Yara Shahidi’s delicate coils pop with the lightly layered cut that grazes her shoulders.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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An American Bison grazes in fields on the Southern Plains Land Trust Heartland Ranch Nature Preserve on September 23, 2022 near Lamar, Colorado.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The only nibbles came from a handful of Division II or Division III programs.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Snacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snacks. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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