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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Let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces (discarding skin and bones). Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026 Versions of the bite-size, shareable snacks can be found at other popular stores, including Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Target. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 Designed for vertical viewing, the series features characters from Zombies, Descendants and Phineas & Ferb in bite-size adventures that blend comedy, drama and thrills, all unfolding in school hallways and told through open locker doors. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026 Consumers also continue to shift their viewing habits, opting for phone-first experiences and bite-size content on social media platforms. Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bite-size

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 3 Mar. 2026.

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