snack food

"Snack foods" are small portions of food consumed between meals, often chosen for convenience and quick consumption.

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Definition

A2General

(common)A small portion of food eaten between meals.

Example

  • She grabbed some fruit as a snack food before heading back to work.

B1Nutrition

(common)Food items that are quick and easy to prepare or consume.

Example

  • Chips and chocolate bars are popular snack foods.

B2Food Industry

(technical)Products designed for casual or light eating, often packaged for convenience.

Example

  • The company launched a new line of healthy snack foods.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snack food":

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