as in to snack
informal
to eat food
—usually + on
We noshed on chips.
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Recent Examples of nosh
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Shop for an Aloha shirt, nosh on sandwiches from a food truck, or listen to live music at one of the three stages at the market.
—Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
For one day only—Friday, March 28—fans flocked to the temporary establishment to hear Sheeran perform while drinking Guinness and noshing on classic bar fare, including roast beef sandwiches and french fries.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Those thirsty from the dance floor can enjoy a make-your-own egg cream station from Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, sip on thematic cocktails, nosh on snacks from Lilistar and more Dirty Dancing themed fun.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Shop for an Aloha shirt, nosh on sandwiches from a food truck, or listen to live music at one of the three stages at the market.
—Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
Noun
Your smartly dressed table can nosh on dishes from a terrace overlooking the sea.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
For one day only—Friday, March 28—fans flocked to the temporary establishment to hear Sheeran perform while drinking Guinness and noshing on classic bar fare, including roast beef sandwiches and french fries.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosh
Verb
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In that case, a good plan is to visit a pick-your-own farm at the start of the season, said Collette—then store them in the freezer for easy snacking all summer long.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Before dishing up dinner, Jennifer, from Michigan, noticed that her son, Remington, was snacking on an awful lot of salt-and-vinegar chips.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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With notes of tangy mustard, savory meats, and traditional spices, these are your new go-to for patio nibbles or midday crunch sessions.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Then, stop for cheese nibbles at Sweet Grass Cheese Shop or Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards tasting room, or head straight to dinner at Chop House on the Bricks for oysters topped with pimiento cheese, duck tacos, and lobster egg rolls.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Imagine chilling on a float, munching hot dogs from a poolside cart, and sipping a cool drink while a film plays on their outdoor screen.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Sip, swirl, and sample around Bond Park while listening to live music and munching on tasty bites from food vendors.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The instruction booklet is thorough, and filled with lots of neat science titbits and facts too.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
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Among other titbits, Hip-Hop fans are 130 percent more likely to buy merchandise from an artist’s online store than the average music streamer, its year-end report also found.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Between mouthfuls, the attendees discussed trading and investment strategies—and Trump’s speech.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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The Dodgers still cracked to life against Logan Webb, who last month fed this lineup with a mouthful of cutters to great success.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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In his college days, Quintero would frequent La Jolla Village and The Shores, usually to grab a bite to eat or visit Warwick’s bookstore.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Grace Mills, 18 of Valparaiso, battled Lyme disease and knows all too well the effects of a tick bite.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Those morsels aside, the action comedy directed by Simon West is a tedious use of 105 minutes — short on laughs, light on thrills and devoid of heart.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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On assignment for People magazine in 2005, Weiss attempts to sneak onto Brad Pitt’s beachfront compound in Santa Barbara, hoping to grab some tasty morsels about the megastar’s new relationship with Jolie.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Nosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosh. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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