Examples of nibble in a Sentence

Verb We nibbled cheese and crackers. We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner. Noun He felt a nibble on his fishing line. They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Yellow jackets hunt caterpillars, grubs and will even nibble your burger for sustenance. — Bethany Brookshire, Good Housekeeping, 18 June 2022 And China is likely to be playing the long game, analysts said, using its gray zone tactics to nibble away at US influence gradually. — Brad Lendon, CNN, 10 June 2022 Food Since this party centers around the television and not the table, keep the food easy to eat so everyone can nibble while watching the show and catching up with friends. — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 And like any good Italian household, there’s always a little something to nibble on. — Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2021 Keep this arrangement where your furry friends can't nibble on it—poinsettia leaves can be toxic to pets. — Natalie Dayton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2021 This is for dark chocolate lovers and people who prefer to nibble on chocolate, which is not me. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2021 For example, maybe being able to nibble on something in the morning prevents over-splurging later in the day. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 29 Oct. 2021 But soon enough, the wild possibilities of fiction began to nibble at her brainstem. — Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Bavarian tavern snack: Some longtime Wisconsin taverns and supper clubs still offer patrons a free nibble of crackers and cheese, and the cheese spreads pay homage mostly to cheddar. — Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2020 Drinks were modeled after the four elements—Air, Earth, Fire, and Water—and enjoyed before guests moved into the ballroom for delectable and warming nibbles such as truffle lobster risotto and the signature chicken pie. — Vogue, 30 Nov. 2018 He was even permitted a few nibbles of the grass lawn. — oregonlive, 2 May 2020 Stores are looking closely at developing curbside-pickup-delivery initiatives, so the toothpick-spearing days for a nibble of diced cheese, cube of meat or dessert cup with tiny plastic spoon are in the past to stay. — Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2020 Some smelled it, licked it, or took tiny nibbles around the edges. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2020 From the welcoming glass of Krug champagne to the final nibble of Indian sweets from Masala Munchies, guests were treated to a three-course dinner that showcased Houston's cultural diversity. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 5 Oct. 2019 Frilly tea, please Just about now, who doesn’t want to go escape somewhere with friends, yummy nibbles and butterflies on your plate? Neiman Marcus is bringing high tea to its Zodiac Room in its Downtown Dallas store. — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2020 Just remember that any plant can cause stomach upset and vomiting if your pet nibbles on it, so keep an eye on your pets with all your indoor plants and indoor trees. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 24 Jan. 2020 See More

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