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

As of Sunday, Target is exclusively selling the brand's cupcake kits, liners and a cupcake pan, all in the dessert company's signature bite-size portions. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

These bite-size marvels combine unagi, cream cheese, and potato inside their crisp shells, which are glazed with sweet-tangy tare sauce. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

And there are things to nibble between bites of noodles, like Chen’s excellent popcorn chicken, cut into bite-size nuggets and dusted with hot chile powder. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Pull meat from bones and shred into bite-size pieces; discard chicken skin and bones. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bite-size

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• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
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• authorize
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