variants or less commonly bite-sized
Synonyms of bite-sizenext
1
: of a size that can be eaten in one bite
bite-size pieces of chicken
2
: being or made small or brief especially so as to be easily manageable
bite-size tasks
bite-size essays

Examples of bite-size in a Sentence

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The bite-size nuggets are topped with hot honey, Parmesan, and pickled peppers and served in a pool of creamy, salty stracciatella. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 The texture is soft and fudgy — reminiscent of a gooey brownie in bite-size form. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026 The employee then coats the bite-size pieces in syrups and other toppings. Jenna Thompson april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 These indulgent bite-size treats are filled with milk chocolate and pistachio cream, along with crispy kadaifi for some crunch. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bite-size

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bite-size was in 1946

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“Bite-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bite-size. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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