Collation (noun)

A light meal, especially one consisting of bread and cheese or meat.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin collatio(n-), from collat- 'brought together', from the verb colligere.

Examples:

1. We had a quick collation for lunch before heading back to work.
2. The hostess served a collation of sandwiches and fruit for the guests.
3. The collation was served in the garden on a warm summer day.
4. The workers requested a collation of their favorite foods for their break.
5. The collation was a simple but satisfying meal after a long day.