snack

• Kleine Zwischenmahlzeit oder leichte Speise, die zwischen den Hauptmahlzeiten gegessen wird; auch eine kleine Portion zum Knabbern.

A light, informal meal or small portion of food eaten between main meals.

1. A1informalculinary

   A small, light meal eaten between main meals, often quickly and informally.

   Kleine Zwischenmahlzeit

   • I had a quick snack of fruit and yogurt before dinner.
   • She packed some snacks for the long car journey.
   • He grabbed a snack from the vending machine during the break.

   Synonymebitemorselnibblenoshrefreshment

• Zwischen den Hauptmahlzeiten eine kleine Menge Nahrung zu sich nehmen; auch eine kleine Zwischenmahlzeit essen.

A verb used to indicate the act of eating a small amount of food between meals.

1. Eat a light mealA2informal

   To eat a small amount of food between main meals.

   Imbiss essen

   • I usually snack on fruit in the afternoon.
   • She snacked on nuts while watching TV.
   • He snacked on crackers and cheese before dinner.

   Synonymebitegrazemunchnibblepick