Synonyms of nib

nib

noun

ˈnib 

1

as in mouth

the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering

a finch cracking seeds in its nib

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mouth
• beak
• muzzle
• mandible
• bill
• maw
• neb
• maxilla

2

as in tip

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow

make sure the nib has been sharpened before you try to cut anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tip
• end
• apex
• nose
• cusp
• pike
• point
• tine
• sticker
• barb
• pinpoint
• prong
• spike
• snag
• jag
• prickle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nib

Next, Butac arranges a bunch of the beans on two trays and roasts them for a specific amount of time before separating the shells from the beans and then running the bean fragments, also known as nibs, through a mill. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026

The best part, of course, is sampling cacao nibs, loads of fresh fruit and nuts, as well as honey, along the way. — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2026

Signature menu items include the Superfood Bowl — featuring acai, pitaya, almond milk, organic granola, cacao nibs and goji berries. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026

That includes the Nibby Toffee, complete with nutty Zorzal Comunitario and Dominican Republic cocoa nibs for that extra crunch; Orange Walnut Toffee, which lets candied California orange shine; and a fun Black Sesame Toffee Brittle for a thin, crispy finale. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026