bite-size

adjective

ˈbīt-ˌsīz 

variants or less commonly bite-sized

ˈbīt-ˌsīzd 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Cut the vegetables into even-size pieces that aren’t too thick or too thin -- for most vegetables, a one-and-a-half bite-size piece is perfect. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Mini Spicy Pumpkin Samosas These bite-size samosas put a seasonal spin on a freezer favorite, combining pumpkin with a little heat. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

One of our editors likes to make these in mini-muffin tins for bite-size treats; just adjust cooking time accordingly. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026

Step 8 Meanwhile, shred cooled chicken breasts with 2 forks into bite-size pieces. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bite-size

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