savory snack

Non-sweet finger food

A savory snack is a small portion of food eaten between meals that features salty, spicy, or umami flavors rather than sweet ones.

Chips, pretzels, crackers, and nuts are classic examples: I grabbed a savory snack from the vending machine.

The term often appears in contrast to sweet snacks like cookies or candy.

Related

crunchy · popcorn · cheese puffs · nuts · cheese · crispy · pita chips · munchies · appetizer · peanuts · nibble · dip · tortilla · salsa · umami · seasoned · bite-sized · trail mix

Opposites
taste profile

savory snacksweet treat

Sugary indulgence

dessert · candy · confection · chocolate · pastry

meal formality

savory snackmain course

Primary dish served

banquet · entrée · feast · formal dinner · sit-down dinner

Family

savory, savor, savors, savored, savoring, savoriness, unsavory, snack, snacks

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G