How to Use snack in a Sentence

snack

1 of 2 noun
  • He had a snack of chips and dip.
  • I didn't have time for lunch so I just grabbed a quick snack.
  • Would eat this alone as a snack.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • But no need to sneak snacks in with you.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Bring water, a snack and a hat.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Yogurt is a very healthy snack choice.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
  • For a lot of dogs, grass is just the first snack of the day.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
  • He's dived into the snacks too.
    — Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • There was no snack table, right?
    — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Bring your own water and snacks.
    — Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Lobster rolls and caviars are served as snacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Have snacks available near your bed.
    — Heidi Cope, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
  • This viral snack is crisp, sweet, and tart.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Freeze grapes and enjoy them as a frozen snack.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Are there snacks at Chits and Chats?
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
  • Gabriel recorded part of his snack hunt for fun.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Also, drop the late-night snack.
    — NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Could be all sorts of things growing on any snacks there.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Gaming, art, crafts, snacks and more.
    — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Gaming, art, crafts, snacks and more.
    — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Gaming, art, crafts, snacks and more.
    — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
  • What's the best airplane snack?
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
  • Like, crafting, snacks, free food!
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Top it off by indulging in some pre-flight healthy snacks.
    — Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Despite the dish's name, this tasty snack isn't very sweet.
    — Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • But there are basic canned and dried goods, snacks and frozen foods.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • And sometimes, that’s enough to bring a snack back from the dead.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
  • And for snacks that are high in both protein and fiber, go for beans.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Like many other seeds, chia seeds are low in carbs and make a great snack.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026

snack

2 of 2 verb
  • She tries not to snack between meals.
  • I'll just snack on an apple if I'm hungry.
  • These are small dark fish that love to snack on dead skin cells.
    — Sriya Reddy, Dallas News, 23 Sep. 2021
  • Don't take your phone out, don't snack, don't think about work.
    — Expert Panel, Forbes, 2 May 2022
  • Go-to snack or drink order on the plane?
    — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • People just like to chat and snack while the casseroles heat up!
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Stop to use the restroom and have a drink or snack at the rest area.
    — Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Does your toddler like to snack on the sofa?
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Sometimes kids just want to snack on some chips, says Garay.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Your diet may also play a role in whether you get snacked on.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Goldfinches and other birds snack on their seeds in fall.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Go-to drink order and snack on an airplane?
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Go-to drink order and snack on an airplane?
    — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Guests sip wine and snack on cheeseboards on the wraparound porch.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Pumpkin seeds are great for snacking and can be used in many recipes.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Here are a few tips to reduce or stop your desire to snack at night.
    — Toby Amidor, Rd, Cdn, Health, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Once all the items have been found, arrange the board and start snacking.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • By the resort's pool, guests can snack on some lighter fare and cocktails.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2021
  • Diners can also snack on shareable plates like dumplings and bao buns.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Get a balloon from the elves on stilts and snack on cookies and hot chocolate.
    — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Get a balloon from the elves on stilts and snack on cookies and hot chocolate.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
  • And of course there are the namesake pink flamingos to watch while snacking at the cafe.
    — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Put out a warm basket to let guests snack on these classics until brunch is served.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Rodents like to snack on many bulbs, so make sure they are protected from mice.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Here, guests can build a rice bowl, grab a tikka masala naan wrap, or snack on an array of chaat.
    — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
  • This is due to their thick, tough foliage, which is difficult for slugs to snack on.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026
  • Even Chi has to convince her mom that there's no bad time to snack on a candy cane.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Get those ruffled potato chips and start snacking.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Your go-to snack or favorite musical act just might spark an idea for your cat’s new moniker.
    — Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022

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