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

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

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