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snack Definition

snack (snak)

noun

  1. Archaic a share or part
  2. a small quantity of food; light meal or refreshment taken between regular meals

Etymology: ME snake, a bite < snaken, to bite, snap, prob. < MDu snacken, to snap

intransitive verb

to eat a snack or snacks

snack Synonyms

snack

n.

luncheon, bite, slight meal, hasty repast; see lunch, meal 2.

snack Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • serve: No No First Choice Meal or snack served on all flights Free Free tea & coffee.
  • grab: We get to Nott's at lunchtime and grab a snack opposite the hotel as even tho its 2pm the rooms aren't ready.
  • eat: Lack of food Missing meals, snack lunches or eating sugary snacks instead of a proper meal can all lead to an attack.
  • bake: In the sharing sector, UBUK recently launched Mini Cheddars Morso's, a premium cheesy baked snack for adults in a 150g bag.

Preposition: at

  • lunchtime: You can enjoy a tasty snack at lunchtime or afternoon tea with traditional scones and home made cakes.

Adjective modifier

  • savory: Savory snacks or main meals Soup: home made, tinned or packet.
  • tasty: You'll make a tasty snack for the sea monster.
  • sugary: Lack of food Missing meals, snack lunches or eating sugary snacks instead of a proper meal can all lead to an attack.
  • salty: Whether it's cheese, chocolate, or salty snacks, don't shy away from the foods you've always enjoyed.
  • nutritious: Rather, have a nutritious snack, watch a TV show, or read your favorite section of the newspaper.
  • delicious: Round off your visit with a delicious snack from the Food Corner.

Modifies a noun

  • bar: The snack bar is on the far side of the bar.
  • lunch: Lack of food Missing meals, snack lunches or eating sugary snacks instead of a proper meal can all lead to an attack.
  • food: Osaka, it turns out, is the snack food capital of the country.

Noun used with modifier

  • mid-morning: In addition, some provide a mid-morning snack service.
  • poolside: In front of the hotel is a swimming pool served by a poolside snack bar and there is a separate pool for children.
  • between-meal: Then, scientists at Ayr University, led by Victor Zammit, published a study showing that eating between-meal snacks is a bad idea.
  • lunchtime: Read more... Goose stuffing sandwich If you want to make your lunchtime snack a bit more interesting, here's the answer.
  • bedtime: So if you've been out for a few drinks a bedtime snack is always a good idea.
  • midnight: Afternoon tea or a light midnight snack may also be offered in the Grand Saloon, depending on itinerary.

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