snack
word
/ˈsnæk/
snak
/snˈæk/
snak
Definition
A snack is a small amount of food eaten between main meals. It can also be used as a verb meaning to eat a little food casually.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech and very natural in both noun and verb forms. Typical combinations are 'have a snack', 'grab a snack', and 'afternoon snack'. A 'snack' is usually smaller and quicker than a meal, and often less formal than 'a light meal'.
Spanish: tentempié - refrigerio - bocadillo ligeroPortuguese (BR): lanche - petiscoPortuguese (PT): lanche - petiscoChinese (Simplified): 零食 - 小吃Chinese (Traditional): 零食 - 小喫Hindi: हल्का नाश्ता - स्नैकArabic: وجبة خفيفة - تسليةBengali: স্ন্যাক - জলখাবার - হালকা খাবারRussian: перекус - закускаJapanese: おやつ - 軽食Vietnamese: bữa ăn nhẹ - đồ ăn vặtKorean: 간식Turkish: atıştırmalıkUrdu: ہلکا ناشتہ - اسنیکIndonesian: camilan - makanan ringan
Example Sentences
I usually have a snack at 4 p.m.
basic
She brought fruit for a snack.
basic
The kids are snacking after school.
basic
I'm not hungry enough for dinner yet, so I'll just grab a snack.
natural
We bought some snacks for the road trip.
natural
I've been snacking all afternoon, so I'm skipping dessert.
natural