snippet
Translation
fragment, piece, excerpt, bit
Examples
I read a snippet of the article.
I read a snippet of the article.
This is a useful code snippet.
This is a useful code snippet.
Grammar Patterns
a snippet of ((sth.)) a small piece or brief extract of (sth.) She shared a snippet of her new song.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fragment, excerpt, piece, bit
Etymology
From 'snip' (to cut) + '-et' (a diminutive suffix). Literally 'a small piece that has been snipped off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine using scissors to 'snip' a small piece of paper. That small piece is a 'snippet'.