snackfood

Between-meal bites

Snackfood is food meant for casual eating between meals rather than as part of a proper meal—chips, pretzels, crackers, candy bars.

The term implies something packaged and convenient, often processed: The vending machine was stocked with snackfood.

Also spelled as two words: snack food.

salty

pretzels

Twisted baked snack food

almonds · cashews · pistachios · crackers · olives · pickles · jerky · nachos · seaweed · edamame

crunchy

chips

Thin fried slices

nuts · crisps · rice-crackers · croutons · granola · breadsticks · snap · crackle · crispy · toasted

nibbling

munch

To gnaw steadily

mouthful · morsel · tidbit · nibble · peckish · appetizer · canapé · sample · taste · craving

sweet

chocolate

Sweet from cacao seeds

brownies · marshmallows · caramel · licorice · jellybeans · doughnuts · muffins · churros · mochi · biscuits

convenience

vending

Selling through machines

prepacked · shelf-stable · single-serving · on-the-go · resealable · mini · travel-size · lunchbox · pantry · ready-to-eat

indulgence

treat

Something pleasantly special

temptation · decadent · irresistible · addictive · binge · sinful · satisfying

Opposites
meal completeness

snackfoodmain course

Primary dish served

dinner · entrée · supper · three-course meal · square meal

nutritional value

snackfoodhealth food

Nutrient-dense dietary choices

whole food · superfood · clean eating · balanced diet · vegetables

Family

food, snack, foods, foodie, snacking, fast food, snacked, junk food, foodstuff

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G