Snacks: meaning, definitions and examples

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snacks

 

[ snæks ]

Context #1

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.
Context #2

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.