snack
Translation
snack, light meal
Examples
I had a small snack before dinner.
I had a small snack before dinner.
Fruits are a healthy snack.
Fruits are a healthy snack.
Grammar Patterns
((to have/eat)) a snack to eat a small amount of food between meals She likes to have a snack in the afternoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: light meal, bite, refreshment
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'snacken' meaning 'to snap, bite'. The idea is of a quick bite.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'snake'. Imagine a snake taking a quick bite, or a snack.