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

In terms of texture and flavor, these bite-size pancakes range from fluffy to pasty, sweet to bland, terrific to just barely edible. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Her interpretation of modern woodae galbi balances grilled bite-size slices from beef short ribs along a dramatic dinosaur-size bone for a potentially perilous presentation. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Drain the lobster meat, pat dry, cut into bite-size pieces (roughly 1-inch dice), and put in a large bowl. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Turn the classic flavors into bite-size appetizers, with this sweet heat spin on traditional cheese straws. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bite-size

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• amortize
• amplifies
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• analyze
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