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snack

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/snæk/ · snack

A small portion of food eaten between meals.

Meanings

nouninformal

A small portion of food eaten between meals.

کھانے کے درمیان کھایا جانے والا ایک چھوٹا حصّہ

سناک

snack

Synonyms

light mealbitetidbitہلکا کھاناناکھیچپٹی

Antonyms

mealfeastbanquetکھاناضیافتدعوت

Common Collocations

  • healthy snack
  • snack bar
  • midnight snack

Example Sentences

I like to snack on fruits in the evening.

مجھے شام کو پھلوں کا سناک کرنا پسند ہے۔

Mujhe shaam ko phalon ka snack karna pasand hai.

She prepared a small snack for her guests.

اس نے اپنے مہمانوں کے لئے ایک چھوٹا سناک تیار کیا۔

Us ne apne mehmanon ke liye aik chhota snack tayyar kiya.

Healthy snacks are important for a balanced diet.

صحت مند سنک متوازن خوراک کے لئے اہم ہیں۔

Sehat mand snack mutwazan khoraak ke liye ahem hain.

Easily Confused With

snicker:A snicker is a quiet laugh, while a snack refers to food.

Word Family

snacking
verbسنک کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'snack' as the sound you make when you take a bite.

Imagine a colorful plate of fruits and snacks.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھوٹا موٹا کھانا، بھرپور خوشی لاتا ہے۔

Chhota mota khana, bharpur khushi lata hai.

A little food brings great joy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "snak" — to bite or nibble

First known use: 14th century

The word 'snack' originated from the Middle English word 'snak', reflecting the action of taking small bites, which has evolved to describe small portions of food eaten between meals.