English · Food & Drink
snack
/snæk/
[/snæk/]
small light meal
Beginnernoun
Definition
A snack is a small amount of food eaten between meals.
Example
She grabbed a quick snack of nuts and fruit before heading out for her afternoon run.
She grabbed a quick snack of nuts and fruit before heading out for her afternoon run.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'snacken' (to bite, snap), originally a dog's bite.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to small bites between meals; also a verb meaning to eat lightly.