Snack: meaning, definitions and examples
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snack
[ snæk ]
quick bite
A snack is a small portion of food eaten between meals. It is usually something light and easy to consume, such as chips, fruit, or nuts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I like to have a snack in the afternoon.
- She always carries a snack with her in case she gets hungry.
informal
In informal usage, a snack can refer to a small, quick meal that is not necessarily healthy or substantial.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Let's grab a quick snack before the movie.
- I'm just going to have a snack for dinner tonight.
Translations
Translations of the word "snack" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lanche
🇮🇳 नाश्ता (nashta)
🇩🇪 Snack
🇮🇩 camilan
🇺🇦 перекус
🇵🇱 przekąska
🇯🇵 スナック (sunakku)
🇫🇷 collation
🇪🇸 bocadillo
🇹🇷 atıştırmalık
🇰🇷 간식 (gansik)
🇸🇦 وجبة خفيفة (wajbat khafifa)
🇨🇿 svačina
🇸🇰 desiata
🇨🇳 小吃 (xiǎochī)
🇸🇮 prigrizek
🇮🇸 snarl
🇰🇿 жеңіл тағам (zheñil tağam)
🇬🇪 სასუსნავი (sasusnavi)
🇦🇿 yüngül yemək
🇲🇽 bocadillo
Etymology
The word 'snack' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'snacken', which means 'to bite'. The concept of snacking has been around for centuries, with people enjoying small bites of food between meals. In modern times, snacking has become a popular way to satisfy hunger and cravings throughout the day.
See also: snacks.