snippet

[snip-it]

noun

1. a small piece snipped off; a small bit, scrap, or fragment.

   an anthology of snippets.

2. Informal.,  a small or insignificant person.

snippet

/ ˈsnɪpɪt /

noun

1. a small scrap or fragment

Other Word Forms

• snippetiness noun
• snippety adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of snippet¹

First recorded in 1655–65; snip + -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of snippet¹

C17: from _snip + _-et

Example Sentences

While the Cutler documentary included snippets of her shows, it was not a concert film, instead focusing primarily on behind-the-scenes dynamics.

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There are voice memos from Celene, along with a snippet of her singing on “Survivor’s Guilt.”

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The pop star posted a brief snippet of the as-yet-untitled song in August.

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That prompted Jefferies to respond to “articles and snippets that mention Jefferies” in connection with First Brands by assuring its own investors that its exposure to First Brands isn’t more than $45 million.

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Three months ago, Zach Bryan, a Navy veteran who rose to become the third-most-popular singer in the U.S. last year, teased a snippet of a song on his Instagram.

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Related Words

• bit 
• fragment 
• morsel 
• smidgen