snack
Translation
snack, light meal
Examples
I had a small snack before lunch.
I had a small snack before lunch.
Crisps are a popular snack in the UK.
Potato chips are a popular snack in the US.
Grammar Patterns
a snack a light meal between main meals I had a small snack before lunch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: light meal, bite, nibble
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'snacken' meaning 'to snap, bite'.
Memory Tips
A 'snack' is a small meal you can eat with a quick 'snap' of your teeth.