Snacks: meaning, definitions and examples
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snacks
[ snæks ]
eating habits
Small portions of food or drink taken between regular meals.
Synonyms
appetizers, finger food, treats
Examples of usage
- I like to have some snacks while watching a movie.
- She always has healthy snacks in her bag.
- He grabbed a bag of chips as a quick snack.
informal
A light meal.
Synonyms
light meal, nibbles, refreshments
Examples of usage
- We had some snacks before the main course.
- She usually prepares snacks for us in the evening.
Translations
Translations of the word "snacks" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lanches
🇮🇳 नाश्ता
🇩🇪 Snacks
🇮🇩 makanan ringan
🇺🇦 закуски
🇵🇱 przekąski
🇯🇵 スナック
🇫🇷 collations
🇪🇸 bocadillos
🇹🇷 atıştırmalıklar
🇰🇷 간식
🇸🇦 وجبات خفيفة
🇨🇿 svačiny
🇸🇰 občerstvenie
🇨🇳 零食
🇸🇮 prigrizki
🇮🇸 snarl
🇰🇿 жеңіл тағамдар
🇬🇪 სნეკები
🇦🇿 qəlyanaltılar
🇲🇽 bocadillos
Word origin
The term 'snack' originated from the Dutch word 'snacken', which means 'to bite'. Snacks have been a part of human culture for centuries, with various cultures having their own versions of quick bites between meals. In modern times, snacks have evolved to include a wide variety of options, from healthy fruits to indulgent treats.
See also: snack.