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nosh

[ nosh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

to snack or eat between meals.

verb (used with object)

to snack on:
They noshed peanuts and cookies while watching television.

noun

a snack.

nosh

/ nɒʃ /

noun

food or a meal

verb

to eat

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Derived Forms

ˈnosher, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of nosh¹

1955–60; < Yiddish nashn; Middle High German naschen, Old High German nascōn to nibble, gnaw; cognate with Danish naske, Swedish snaska

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Word History and Origins

Origin of nosh¹

C20: from Yiddish; compare German naschen to nibble

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Example Sentences

With each bite, tens of trillions of gut microbes nosh with you.

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Post-ceremony, the guests will nosh on a gluten-free vegan cake.

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For multiple grumbling stomachs, here are five ways to nosh that will suit every type of holiday snacker.

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There is an endless number of dishes that I can start with sofrito, olives will enhance it, or stand on their own as a nosh.

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Nosey Parker nosher

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