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

That curl makes the nib of a fountain pen dry and scratchy. —Benjamin Hale june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025

Almond Sable Cookies with Cacao Nibs This vegan version of a rich, delicate, crumbly sable, the classic French cookie named for its tender texture, uses only a handful of ingredients, including coconut oil, almond meal, sugar, flour and cacao nibs. —Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025

Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece. —Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025

For dessert, there’s a housemade gelato featuring orange, custard and cacao nibs. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025