snack — a small amount of food eaten between meals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small amount of food eaten between meals
Pronunciation (IPA): /snæk/
Example Sentences
- My mom packed so many snacks that my backpack looks like a convenience store.
- I bought some snacks for the movie tonight.
- She tends to snack when she's stressed about exams.
snack
NOUN[/snæk/]
a small amount of food eaten between meals
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle Dutch 'snacken', meaning to bite or snap quickly. Originally describing the rapid biting action of dogs, the term's meaning gradually expanded to refer to humans eating hastily or consuming small portions of food.
Breakdown
snacken (Middle Dutch: to bite quickly, snap) → snack (a quick bite or small portion of food consumed rapidly).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom packed so many snacks that my backpack looks like a convenience store.”
“I bought some snacks for the movie tonight.”
“She tends to snack when she's stressed about exams.”
“My dog thinks every sound from the kitchen means snack time.”
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