Definitions
- Referring to a light meal or snack, typically eaten during midday. - Talking about a packed lunch or snack that is carried in a container. - Describing a meal or snack that is usually consumed between breakfast and lunch.
- Referring to a small amount of food eaten between meals. - Talking about a light meal or refreshment consumed during a break or pause. - Describing a quick bite or nibble taken to satisfy hunger or cravings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to small meals or bites of food.
- 2Both are consumed between main meals.
- 3Both can be carried in a container or packed for travel.
- 4Both can be sweet or savory.
- 5Both can be eaten alone or with other foods.
What is the difference?
- 1Time of day: Tiffin is typically consumed during midday, while snack can be eaten at any time of day.
- 2Meal size: Tiffin is usually a more substantial meal than a snack.
- 3Formality: Tiffin is less commonly used in everyday English than snack.
- 4Variety: Snack has a wider variety of options and can include anything from fruits and vegetables to chips and candy.
Remember this!
Tiffin and snack both refer to small meals or bites of food consumed between main meals. However, tiffin is typically consumed during midday and is a more substantial meal, while snack can be eaten at any time of day and can be a lighter refreshment. Additionally, tiffin is less commonly used in everyday English and has Indian origins, while snack is of English origin and has a wider variety of options.
