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

There are three caffeine strengths to choose from — Single Shot, Double Shot and Triple Shot, for the biggest buzz — and several different flavors, like cardamom, cacao nib and coconut. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

This variant of the Original Stout was aged in bourbon barrels, then finished in rum barrels with espresso, cocoa nibs and vanilla. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Save Cheese Rinds and Vegetable Trimmings Instead of giving that last nib of Parmesan or cured meat trimmings the heave-ho, use them to transform a stock, braise, soup, or sauce. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026

Chia pudding is an excellent source of magnesium and fiber and can be topped with other blood pressure-friendly ingredients, like cacao nibs and berries. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 May 2026