afternoon snack

collocation in English

meaningsofafternoonandsnack

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afternoon
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn/us
/ˌæf.tɚˈnuːn/
the period that starts at about twelve o'clock or after the meal in the middle of the day and ends at about six o'clock or when the sun ...
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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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A popularafternoonsnack, it is best served when hot.
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It is often served duringafternoonsnacktogether with coffee.
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Compote was originally served as anafternoonsnackwith sour cream and biscuits.
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Children are provided with breakfast, lunch and anafternoonsnackat no additional charge.
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Finally, she made a healthyafternoonsnackfor kids: carrot and zucchini muffins.
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Filipinos traditionally eat three main meals a day: "agahan" or "almusal" (breakfast), "tanghalan" (lunch), and "hapunan" (dinner) plus anafternoonsnackcalled "merinda" (also called "minandl" or "minindl").
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It is common for people to visit cafes regularly for lunch or morning or afternoon snacks.
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Klepon, along with getuk and cenil, are often eaten as morning or afternoon snacks.
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Fried sweet potatoes coated with caramelized sugar and served in skewers ("camote cue") are popular afternoon snacks.
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Sweet treats, including flans with "dulce de leche" and "alfajores" (shortbread cookies), are favorites for desserts or afternoon snacks.
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