Definition
Definition of snacking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
daily habitstaking small bites outside regular mealtimes
- Late-night snacking ruins my appetite for breakfast.
Adjective
1.
eatingrelated to eating small amounts between meals
- She has a snacking habit that keeps her energized throughout the day.
2.
foodsuitable for being eaten as a snack
- These snacking nuts are perfect for a quick energy boost.
Origin of snacking
Middle English, snacken (to bite)
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Examples of snacking in a sentence
Her doctor advised cutting down on snacking between meals. Her snacking choices are always healthy. He keeps a snacking stash in his desk drawer. These snacking crackers are great for parties. Snacking fruits are a healthy alternative to chips.
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- French:grignotage, de grignotage, ...
- German:Snacken, Zwischenmahlzeiten, ...
- Italian:spuntini fuori pasto, da merenda, ...
- Spanish:picoteo, de merienda, ...
- Portuguese:petiscar, de petiscar, ...
- Chinese:吃零食, 零食的, ...
- Japanese:間食, 間食の, ...
- Arabic:تَنَاوُل الوَجَبَات الخَفِيفَة, خاص بالوجبات الخفيفة, ...
- Hebrew:נִשְׁנוּשׁ, נְשִׁנוּשִׁי, ...
- Russian:перекусывание, перекусочный, ...
- Ukrainian:перекушування, перекусування, ...
- Hindi:हल्का-फुल्का खाना, नाश्ते का, ...
Definition of snack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodsmall amount of food eaten between meals
- I grabbed a snack before dinner.
2.
meallight meal quick to prepare and eat
- We had a snack at the cafe.
3.
- He's such a snack in that outfit.
Verb
1.
eatingeat a small amount of food between meals
- I usually snack on nuts or fruits in the afternoon..
2.
- We decided to snack before the movie.
Images of snack
small amount of food eaten between meals 
light meal quick to prepare and eat
Expressions with snack
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sudden craving for snacks
I had a snack attack and ate a whole bag of chips.
eat something quickly and eagerly
He decided to snack down on the cookies.
small restaurant selling light meals and snacks
Let's meet at the snack bar after school.
small meal eaten around midnight
She had a midnight snack before going to bed.
counter where snacks are served
The snack counter was busy during the break.
food eaten between meals or for quick, easy consumption
I grabbed some snack food before dinner.
break period to eat snacks
During the meeting, we had a short snack time.
eat a small amount of food between regular meals
We usually have a snack after school before doing homework.
small meal high in energy
She grabbed a power snack before her workout.
area known for selling snacks and street food
The snack street was crowded with hungry visitors.
dish with halal meat, chips, cheese, and sauces
I ordered a halal snack pack for dinner.
sound of a sharp blade cutting swiftly
The sword went snicker-snack as it sliced through the air.
Origin of snack
Dutch, snacken (to bite)
Examples of snack in a sentence
A healthy snack can boost your energy. I grabbed a snack before the meeting. She packed a snack for the road trip. She walked in and everyone agreed she was a snack. At the party, he was definitely the biggest snack there. She tends to snack while watching TV.
Kids often snack on cookies after school. She likes to snack while studying. They often snack on fruits during the break.
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- French:en-cas, grignoter, ...
- German:Snack, naschen, ...
- Italian:spuntino, fare uno spuntino, ...
- Spanish:tentempié, picar, ...
- Portuguese:lanche, lanchar, ...
- Chinese:点心, 吃零食, ...
- Japanese:おやつ, 軽食をとる, ...
- Arabic:وجبة خفيفة, تَنَاوَلَ وَجْبَة خَفِيفَة, ...
- Hebrew:חֲטִיף, לְנַשְׁנֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:перекус, перекусывать, ...
- Ukrainian:перекус, перекусити, ...
- Hindi:हल्का नाश्ता, नाश्ता करना, ...
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