noun

Snickers

SNIH-kuhz

Snickers (noun) means a brand of chocolate bar filled with peanuts, caramel, and nougat. Example: “He grabbed a Snickers bar from the vending machine.”

noun

A brand of chocolate bar filled with peanuts, caramel, and nougat.

"He grabbed a Snickers bar from the vending machine."

How to use Snickers

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-known chocolate candy bar brand.

Common pairings

a Snickers bar

Word forms

Snickers plural, Snickerses plural

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Etymology

Named in 1930 after a favourite horse belonging to the Mars family, who created the candy bar.

· First attested 1930

Class of 1930 Snickers joined the language around 1930.

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Rhymes for Snickers

Vickers knickers

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Snickers” mean?

The word “Snickers” means a brand of chocolate bar filled with peanuts, caramel, and nougat. In plain terms, a well-known chocolate candy bar brand.

How do you pronounce “Snickers”?

“Snickers” is pronounced SNIH-kuhz (/ˈsnɪkəɹz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Snickers” in a sentence?

Here is “Snickers” used in a sentence: “He grabbed a Snickers bar from the vending machine.”

What part of speech is “Snickers”?

“Snickers” is a noun.

Where does the word “Snickers” come from?

The word “Snickers” dates back to around 1930. Named in 1930 after a favourite horse belonging to the Mars family, who created the candy bar.