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 appetizer is the perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and salty. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 While names like Louis Vuitton and Gucci have struggled to capture the interest of young shoppers, brands like Prada have capitalized on Gen Z’s love of little treats and desire for bite-size luxuries that are more experience-based, according to Ramírez. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026 Cut beets into bite-size wedges; place in a medium bowl. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026 Then, crumble it into bite-size pieces roughly the size of egg curds. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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