light snack

collocation in English

meaningsoflightandsnack

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light
adjective
uk
/laɪt/us
/laɪt/
not weighing ...
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snack
noun[C]
uk
/snæk/us
/snæk/
a small amount of food that is eaten between meals, or a very ...
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(Definition oflightandsnackfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflight snack

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Tasks comprised boxes containing tea-set items, ' medical ' items and alightsnack.
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Two play boxes and alightsnackwere brought in to the room one at a time by a researcher at 5-min intervals.
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Does it mean alightsnackfor lunch or does it mean what many people call dinner and more elevated people describe as luncheon?
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It is often prepared on the spot and served for lunch or alightsnack, however it can also be served cold.
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In addition, bakeries often sell sandwiches and sweet baps filled with custard for alightsnack.
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The word tiffin is also used to refer to taking a littlelightsnack, including a cup of tea.
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It is alightsnack, usually consisting of sandwiches and / or salad or a thin soup.
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Cocoa tea is served hot, often accompanied by alightsnacksuch as banana fritters.
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Usually it is alightsnack, like sandwiches or toast, eaten during a work break.
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It is generally regarded as a lunchtime meal, or alightsnackin the late afternoon.
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The machines on each floor offer a range of both hot and cold drinks while light snacks such as sandwiches, crisps and confectionery are available.
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The bar offers alcoholic drinks and beverages, soft drinks, light snacks, and a refillable mug station.
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On shorter distance trains, there is a cafe-car selling light snacks, tea, coffee, beer etc. whilst long-haul trains have full service restaurant cars.
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It sells light snacks and ice cream treats.
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As the name suggests, coffeehouses focus on providing coffee and tea as well as light snacks.
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The hotel serves an extensive breakfast buffet, traditional afternoon tea and light snacks and evening cocktails.
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The island has a community owned shop next to the ferry wharf that serves light snacks, coffee, breakfast and lunch.
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This includes cafs and coffeehouses, focus on providing hot drinks as well as light snacks.
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This is followed by light snacks and tea before the religious ceremony begins.
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