What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snack
Example
I usually have a snack in the afternoon to keep me going until dinner. [snack: noun]
Example
She snacked on some chips while watching TV. [snacked: past tense verb]
morsel
Example
He savored every morsel of the expensive chocolate. [morsel: noun]
Example
She picked up a morsel of cheese with her fingers and popped it into her mouth. [morsel: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snack is a more commonly used term in everyday language, while morsel is less common and often employed in formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between snack and morsel?
Morsel is a more formal term that is often used in formal or literary contexts, while snack is a more casual and informal term that can be used in a wide range of contexts, from everyday conversation to more formal settings.
