Word
snippet
Phoneticssnip·pet, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsnɪpət/
UK/snˈɪpɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small piece of something, like a short part of a song, a conversation, or a computer program.
n. a small piece or brief extract of something larger, such as information, text, or code.
Examples
“I only heard a snippet of their conversation.”
“The developer shared a snippet of code on the forum to help others solve the bug.”
“The documentary includes a fascinating snippet of archival footage showing the city before the industrial boom of the late nineteenth century.”
Examples
simple
“I only heard a snippet of their conversation.”
contextual
“The developer shared a snippet of code on the forum to help others solve the bug.”
complex
“The documentary includes a fascinating snippet of archival footage showing the city before the industrial boom of the late nineteenth century.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to indicate the source material.
Real-World Examples
“Snippets from the podcast have also gone viral.” “The AI-generated snippets also tended to feature more commercial results.” Etymology
From snip + -et. Compare snippock.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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