snack
n. countablen. a small amount of food that you eat between main meals. You might have a snack like an apple or some nuts when you feel a little hungry.
n. a small portion of food consumed between regular meals. Often used to refer to light, quick-to-prepare items rather than a full course.
I always pack a healthy snack for my afternoon break.
The children were getting restless, so their teacher gave them a quick snack of crackers and juice.
While nutritionists often debate the merits of frequent grazing, most agree that a high-protein snack can prevent the blood sugar crashes that lead to overeating during dinner.
From Middle Dutch snacken (“to snack”). Cognate with German schnäken (“to snack”).
See snatch (transitive verb). Ultimately of the same origin as the word under Etymology 1, but perhaps through a different source.
Commonly used with the verbs 'have', 'grab', or 'eat'.