Snack: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word for a small amount of food eaten between meals.

• I'm going to grab a snack before the meeting.
• Fruits make a healthy snack.

Use this word to refer to a small amount of food taken in a single bite, often used to indicate trying a piece of food or a quick, small meal.

• Let me have a bite of your sandwich.
• I just need a bite to eat before we leave.

Use this word to indicate something special or indulgent, often eaten as a reward or for joy, and generally has a positive connotation.

• Let's have some ice cream as a treat.
• She got a small treat for her good behavior.

Use this word for a very small piece or amount of food, often used in formal or descriptive contexts.

• He savored every morsel of the gourmet meal.
• She gave the dog a morsel of her dinner.

A small portion of food eaten between meals, often quickly and casually, in various settings like at work, at home, or on the go.

• She had a snack of crackers and cheese before heading to the gym

A larger, more structured portion of food that is part of the daily eating routine, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner, typically eaten at regular intervals.

• He prepares a healthy meal for dinner every evening

An informal way to refer to eating a small amount of food, often implying a quick, casual eating experience, usually when meeting friends or when time is limited.

• Let's grab a bite to eat before the movie starts

Eating small amounts of food slowly, often associated with light eating out of boredom or nervousness. It can have a slightly negative connotation if referring to eating habits.

• She nibbled on the cookie while reading her book

Used when referring to a small amount of food eaten between main meals, often quick and convenient.

• I usually have a snack in the afternoon to keep my energy up.
• Do you want a snack before we head out?

Describes eating something noisily or with a lot of enthusiasm, often crunchy or crispy foods.

• He was munching on a carrot while he worked.
• Let's munch on some popcorn while we watch the movie.

Used when taking small bites of food, often suggests delicate or cautious eating.

• She nibbled on a piece of chocolate.
• I'm just going to nibble on some cheese for now.

Implies light, continuous eating without a specific meal, often while doing other tasks. Not limited to humans and can refer to animals eating grass.

• I've been grazing on these chips all day.
• The cows graze in the meadow.