# snack

/ˈsnæk/ (US) · /snˈæk/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/snack
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. food between meals

noun · CEFR A1

a small amount of food that you eat between your main meals.

For teachers: a small portion of food or a light meal consumed between regular meal times.

- I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.
- The nutritionist recommended choosing snacks with high protein content to maintain energy levels between lunch and dinner.

## Examples

- 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.

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