Synonyms for

Snippet

Verb / ˈsnɪpʌt / Another word for snippet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small piece or fragment

Synonyms & similar words

snip snipping bit piece fragment shred scrap particle morsel portion segment chunk snip sliver cutting extraction excerpt quotation passage quote clipping soundbite

Example sentences

  1. She only caught a snippet of the conversation.
  2. He wrote down a snippet of the song lyrics.
  3. I found a snippet of information that may be useful for my report.
  4. The website provides snippets of news from around the world.
  5. I love reading snippets of poetry before bed.

Quotes

  • 'A snippet of a thing, a drop of a thing - it's enough to remind us why we love things in the first place.' - Austin Kleon
  • 'I've always been a fan of the snippet, the little bit of dialogue that suddenly tells you everything.' - David Hare
  • 'A snippet of conversation can become the spark that sets off a whole fireworks display of inspiration in your mind.' - Susan Branch

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