snack

/snæk/

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of food eaten between meals

“She grabbed a snack before heading out to watch the movie.”

2. verb

to eat a small amount of food between meals

“I like to snack on fruits and nuts throughout the day.”

3. verb

to consume or eat something quickly and briefly

“He snacked on a sandwich while waiting for his plane to take off.”

4. noun

an event or gathering where people come to eat and socialize

“The company is hosting a holiday snack with employees and their families.”

Synonyms

  • bite
  • morsel
  • treat

Antonyms

  • feast
  • gourmet meal