nosh

[näSH]

nosh Definition

food, especially snacks or light meals.

Using nosh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nosh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm just going to grab a quick nosh before the meeting.

  • Example

    We had a lovely nosh at the new deli downtown.

  • Example

    Let's go out for a nosh and catch up on old times.

nosh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nosh

Phrases with nosh

  • to eat something, especially small amounts of food over a period of time

    Example

    She was noshing on some chips while watching TV.

  • a nosh-up

    a large meal or feast

    Example

    The family always has a big nosh-up on Christmas Day.

  • an area in a concert venue where people gather to eat and socialize

    Example

    The nosh pit was filled with people enjoying their food and drinks before the show started.

Origins of nosh

from Yiddish 'nashn', meaning 'to nibble'

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Summary: nosh in Brief

'Nosh' [näSH] refers to food, especially snacks or light meals. It is often used in phrases like 'nosh on something' and 'a nosh-up,' as well as in contexts like 'We had a lovely nosh at the new deli downtown.' 'Nosh' is a Yiddish word that means 'to nibble.'