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Definition of snack in English:

snack

noun snaksnæk
  • 1A small amount of food eaten between meals.

    (两餐之间的)点心,小吃

    not many people make it through to the evening meal without a snack
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Steinhauser agrees that pudding is typically viewed as a dessert, while yogurt is deemed a healthy snack or even a meal replacement.
    • Following a short EFT treatment, his desire for snacks, chocolates and fast food disappeared and allowed him to maintain a healthy diet without effort.
    • Between pita meals, three snacks of fruit, yogurt, nuts or even frozen yogurt are allowed.
    • I've got a small amount of raisins as snacks, along with MORE apples.
    • The stiff competition included every maker of sweet indulgent snacks from cookies to candies to ice cream.
    • In a survey of 91 families, those who watched television at meal times ate more pizza and salty snacks and less fruit and vegetables than other families.
    • The bag lunch itself is nutritious, sufficient, if not very inspiring: a sandwich, some juice, a dessert snack or piece of fruit.
    • Hong Kongers adore street food and snacks, but local fast fare might not love us, dieticians say.
    • My friend and I asked at our hotel's front desk one day where we could find the closest store selling non-junk food snacks and half-decent California wines.
    • By and large, high-salt foods such as salted meat and sausage products, salted snacks, crisps, salted nuts etc. should be avoided.
    • During the week there was a poster contest, a healthy food cook-off, and deliciously healthy snacks in the school tuck shop.
    • Three square meals, with healthy snacks such as fresh fruit and nuts in between will help to dispel Fay's sweet cravings.
    • This is why it is added to foods such as bacon, smoked fish, canned vegetables, margarine, bread and savoury snacks.
    • Teachers have already banned all chocolate biscuits or fatty foods and only allow the children to take healthy snacks to school such as fruit, vegetables and cheese.
    • The sleep-deprived people overwhelmingly asked for candy, starchy foods, and salty snacks such as potato chips.
    • Although soybean-based tempeh and tofu make popular snacks at streetside food stalls all over the country, they do not get the respect they deserve.
    • Healthful snacks like nuts, fruit or part-skim mozzarella string cheese can also keep energy up in the late morning or afternoon.
    • Recently, a food manufacturer set its innovations department a challenge to create a healthy snack with reduced salt, reduced fat and reduced sugar levels.
    • She may find that her occasional chocolate binges wane if she eats regular meals with healthy snacks in between.
    • Some fast food snacks result in you feeling hungry very soon after eating.
    1. 1.1 A light meal that is eaten in a hurry or in a casual manner.
      快餐
      bar snacks are served at lunchtime
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The menu has a wide selection on offer, with everything from children's meals and snacks to comfort food and fresh seafood and game cooked with a contemporary twist.
      • In addition to the restaurants, there is ‘Easy Like a Sunday’, a panoramic lounge and bar offering snacks and an alternative light breakfast.
      • There is a choice between the Music Room bar, which serves lunches and snacks, or the more formal Garden Room restaurant.
      • Bar snacks are served and there's a restaurant, live music on Fridays and DJs over the weekend.
      • Light snacks will be served and a mineral bar only will be available.
      • They don't usually serve bar snacks until lunch time.
      • Described as a traditional tearoom serving light lunches and snacks, morning coffee and afternoon teas, it is open daily, except Sunday, until 5pm.
      • The airy Winter Garden coffee-shop offers snacks and light meals, and is the ideal rendezvous for planning the day ahead.
      • The Prince is also adept at producing quick, light supper snacks, which he and the Queen often enjoy when they have dismissed the servants for the night.
      • Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served, and reservations are not needed.
      • Part of the Austrian way of life, the coffeehouse serves as a meeting place and a source for breakfast or a snack or light lunch.
      • The pub will also be able to provide refreshments, such as light snacks, until bar staff stop selling alcohol.
      • The selection covers everything from protein and vegetable meals to snacks, desserts, fruit and vegetables.
      • Many of the guesthouses also provide dinner, and there's a reasonable selection of pubs serving snacks and bar meals.
      • You can get lighter meals and snacks, as well as afternoon tea, in either the lounge or bar.
      • Coffee, tea and homemade light snacks will be served.
      • The restaurant opens at 8am every day for breakfast and also serves lunch, dinner and bar snacks for late night diners.
      • The menu had a fair range of options from light snacks to full meals.
      • Maggie remembered all those past years from which she had made splendid dinners and light sandwiches for snacks and heaven knows how many cups of tea.
      • For those who want to make a day of it, a rather attractive tea room provides full meals or light snacks.
      Synonyms
      light meal, something to eat, sandwich, supper, treat, refreshments, nibbles, canapés, titbit(s)
      informal bite, bite to eat, a little something
      British informal elevenses
      Australian informal nibblies
    2. 1.2Australian informal A thing that is easy to accomplish.
      〈澳,非正式〉容易办到的事
      it'll be a snack

      这是小菜一碟。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Expect to paddle about 20 km in one or two-person kayaks - puffs me out no end but surely a snack for any worthy Survivor contender.
      • My mistake was in not making clear that there is no direct conversion formula, that one has, as you quite rightly say, to convert Kms to Miles and to convert Litres to Gallons and then it's a snack.
      • It's a snack being a kid these days.
      Synonyms
      easy task, easy job, child's play, five-finger exercise, gift, walkover, nothing, sinecure, gravy train
verb snaksnæk
[no object]
  • Eat a snack.

    吃小吃

    she likes to snack on yogurt

    她喜欢拿酸奶当小吃。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Quite some time back I was snacking and found the perfect rice cracker.
    • I've been fairly restrained in my eating and snacking over Christmas - despite all the chocolate goodies laid out on the table!
    • Workers across North Yorkshire are being urged to stop snacking and make time for a proper breakfast.
    • When her shifts allow it she tries to go to aqua aerobics but snacks between meals on biscuits and chocolate.
    • I stopped then, snacked on a couple of small oranges, tucked the peel in the little rubbish bag I keep on the back pannier, and sauntered over to look out over the country that'll be my next place to explore.
    • He often eats on the move, snacking on chicken and olive oil mixed with honey (a favourite) and salted almonds.
    • This evening I had a bowl of chicken soup for dinner and I just finished snacking on a few chocolate chip-walnut cookies.
    • Protein meals also stabilise blood sugar, plus you will be able to go longer between meals without snacking.
    • You can start the day with a stewed apple, and if you feel hungry in between meals, try snacking on a juicy pear.
    • As darkness continued to fall the climber was advised to stay put, where she snacked on cheese and crackers to keep her energy up.
    • But after a while, they got used to snacking on fruit rather than crisps and having sandwiches at lunchtime rather than chips.
    • I seem to be eating about 2 meals a day, if that, but I also seem to be snacking more than usual.
    • I snacked on nuts, veggie sticks and my favourite - cheese!
    • I snacked on sticky rice cooked in bamboo, but there were more exotic treats such as crickets, bamboo worms and bee larvae available.
    • A survey of more than 2,000 people found that nine out of 10 admitted to snacking between meals.
    • The report also found that nine out of ten people snacked, and many replaced meals with ‘grazing’ on foods often dangerously high in saturated fat.
    • During a lunch break in Miami-Dade Criminal Court, the couple snacked on nuts and grains wrapped in leaves of kale, with an apple on the side.
    • Nine in 10 people questioned in the survey said they snacked between meals.
    • Conventional dietetic advice is usually to avoid snacking between meals, on the basis that this just adds to the calorie count for the day.
    • Mike had some leftover salmon, pasta, and potatoes so we snacked there, and then played some music.
    Synonyms
    eat between meals, nibble, munch
    informal graze

Origin

Middle English (originally in the sense 'snap, bite'): from Middle Dutch snac(k), from snacken 'to bite', variant of snappen. Senses relating to food date from the late 17th century.

  • The early sense recorded was ‘snap, bite’, from Middle Dutch snac(k), from snacken ‘to bite’, a variant of snappen, source of late Middle English snap. Senses relating to food date from the late 17th century; use of the word to mean ‘light incidental meal’ dates from the mid 18th century. Since snatch (Middle English) originally meant ‘snap suddenly’ it is probably related.

Rhymes

aback, alack, attack, back, black, brack, clack, claque, crack, Dirac, drack, flack, flak, hack, jack, Kazakh, knack, lack, lakh, mac, mach, Nagorno-Karabakh, pack, pitchblack, plaque, quack, rack, sac, sack, shack, shellac, slack, smack, stack, tach, tack, thwack, track, vac, wack, whack, wrack, yak, Zack

Definition of snack in US English:

snack

nounsnæksnak
  • 1A small amount of food eaten between meals.

    (两餐之间的)点心,小吃

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The bag lunch itself is nutritious, sufficient, if not very inspiring: a sandwich, some juice, a dessert snack or piece of fruit.
    • By and large, high-salt foods such as salted meat and sausage products, salted snacks, crisps, salted nuts etc. should be avoided.
    • The stiff competition included every maker of sweet indulgent snacks from cookies to candies to ice cream.
    • The sleep-deprived people overwhelmingly asked for candy, starchy foods, and salty snacks such as potato chips.
    • During the week there was a poster contest, a healthy food cook-off, and deliciously healthy snacks in the school tuck shop.
    • Healthful snacks like nuts, fruit or part-skim mozzarella string cheese can also keep energy up in the late morning or afternoon.
    • Three square meals, with healthy snacks such as fresh fruit and nuts in between will help to dispel Fay's sweet cravings.
    • Some fast food snacks result in you feeling hungry very soon after eating.
    • I've got a small amount of raisins as snacks, along with MORE apples.
    • Teachers have already banned all chocolate biscuits or fatty foods and only allow the children to take healthy snacks to school such as fruit, vegetables and cheese.
    • Between pita meals, three snacks of fruit, yogurt, nuts or even frozen yogurt are allowed.
    • Recently, a food manufacturer set its innovations department a challenge to create a healthy snack with reduced salt, reduced fat and reduced sugar levels.
    • In a survey of 91 families, those who watched television at meal times ate more pizza and salty snacks and less fruit and vegetables than other families.
    • Hong Kongers adore street food and snacks, but local fast fare might not love us, dieticians say.
    • Steinhauser agrees that pudding is typically viewed as a dessert, while yogurt is deemed a healthy snack or even a meal replacement.
    • This is why it is added to foods such as bacon, smoked fish, canned vegetables, margarine, bread and savoury snacks.
    • My friend and I asked at our hotel's front desk one day where we could find the closest store selling non-junk food snacks and half-decent California wines.
    • Although soybean-based tempeh and tofu make popular snacks at streetside food stalls all over the country, they do not get the respect they deserve.
    • Following a short EFT treatment, his desire for snacks, chocolates and fast food disappeared and allowed him to maintain a healthy diet without effort.
    • She may find that her occasional chocolate binges wane if she eats regular meals with healthy snacks in between.
    1. 1.1 A light meal that is eaten in a hurry or in a casual manner.
      快餐
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The selection covers everything from protein and vegetable meals to snacks, desserts, fruit and vegetables.
      • The menu has a wide selection on offer, with everything from children's meals and snacks to comfort food and fresh seafood and game cooked with a contemporary twist.
      • You can get lighter meals and snacks, as well as afternoon tea, in either the lounge or bar.
      • They don't usually serve bar snacks until lunch time.
      • Many of the guesthouses also provide dinner, and there's a reasonable selection of pubs serving snacks and bar meals.
      • The restaurant opens at 8am every day for breakfast and also serves lunch, dinner and bar snacks for late night diners.
      • Coffee, tea and homemade light snacks will be served.
      • There is a choice between the Music Room bar, which serves lunches and snacks, or the more formal Garden Room restaurant.
      • Described as a traditional tearoom serving light lunches and snacks, morning coffee and afternoon teas, it is open daily, except Sunday, until 5pm.
      • Bar snacks are served and there's a restaurant, live music on Fridays and DJs over the weekend.
      • In addition to the restaurants, there is ‘Easy Like a Sunday’, a panoramic lounge and bar offering snacks and an alternative light breakfast.
      • The Prince is also adept at producing quick, light supper snacks, which he and the Queen often enjoy when they have dismissed the servants for the night.
      • Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served, and reservations are not needed.
      • The menu had a fair range of options from light snacks to full meals.
      • For those who want to make a day of it, a rather attractive tea room provides full meals or light snacks.
      • The airy Winter Garden coffee-shop offers snacks and light meals, and is the ideal rendezvous for planning the day ahead.
      • Part of the Austrian way of life, the coffeehouse serves as a meeting place and a source for breakfast or a snack or light lunch.
      • Maggie remembered all those past years from which she had made splendid dinners and light sandwiches for snacks and heaven knows how many cups of tea.
      • Light snacks will be served and a mineral bar only will be available.
      • The pub will also be able to provide refreshments, such as light snacks, until bar staff stop selling alcohol.
      Synonyms
      light meal, something to eat, sandwich, supper, treat, refreshments, nibbles, canapés, titbit, titbits
verbsnæksnak
[no object]
  • Eat a snack.

    吃小吃

    she likes to snack on yogurt

    她喜欢拿酸奶当小吃。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Quite some time back I was snacking and found the perfect rice cracker.
    • I snacked on nuts, veggie sticks and my favourite - cheese!
    • But after a while, they got used to snacking on fruit rather than crisps and having sandwiches at lunchtime rather than chips.
    • You can start the day with a stewed apple, and if you feel hungry in between meals, try snacking on a juicy pear.
    • Nine in 10 people questioned in the survey said they snacked between meals.
    • Conventional dietetic advice is usually to avoid snacking between meals, on the basis that this just adds to the calorie count for the day.
    • I snacked on sticky rice cooked in bamboo, but there were more exotic treats such as crickets, bamboo worms and bee larvae available.
    • As darkness continued to fall the climber was advised to stay put, where she snacked on cheese and crackers to keep her energy up.
    • A survey of more than 2,000 people found that nine out of 10 admitted to snacking between meals.
    • I stopped then, snacked on a couple of small oranges, tucked the peel in the little rubbish bag I keep on the back pannier, and sauntered over to look out over the country that'll be my next place to explore.
    • He often eats on the move, snacking on chicken and olive oil mixed with honey (a favourite) and salted almonds.
    • The report also found that nine out of ten people snacked, and many replaced meals with ‘grazing’ on foods often dangerously high in saturated fat.
    • Mike had some leftover salmon, pasta, and potatoes so we snacked there, and then played some music.
    • Workers across North Yorkshire are being urged to stop snacking and make time for a proper breakfast.
    • I've been fairly restrained in my eating and snacking over Christmas - despite all the chocolate goodies laid out on the table!
    • During a lunch break in Miami-Dade Criminal Court, the couple snacked on nuts and grains wrapped in leaves of kale, with an apple on the side.
    • I seem to be eating about 2 meals a day, if that, but I also seem to be snacking more than usual.
    • This evening I had a bowl of chicken soup for dinner and I just finished snacking on a few chocolate chip-walnut cookies.
    • Protein meals also stabilise blood sugar, plus you will be able to go longer between meals without snacking.
    • When her shifts allow it she tries to go to aqua aerobics but snacks between meals on biscuits and chocolate.
    Synonyms
    eat between meals, nibble, munch

Origin

Middle English (originally in the sense ‘snap, bite’): from Middle Dutch snac(k), from snacken ‘to bite’, variant of snappen. Senses relating to food date from the late 17th century.

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