snippet

noun
UK /ˈsnɪp.ɪt/
US /ˈsnɪp.ɪt/

A snippet is a very small piece of something, like a tiny bit of a story or a song.

She read a snippet of the article to her friend.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short piece of computer code.

The programmer copied a code snippet into the file.

3. A small cut-off piece of cloth or paper.

He saved a snippet of the ribbon as a keepsake.

4. A brief sound or video clip.

The news played a snippet of the speech.