nibbled; nibbling
ˈni-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to bite gently
b
: to eat or chew in small bits
2
: to take away bit by bit
waves nibbling the shore
1
: to take gentle, small, or cautious bites
also
: snack
2
: to deal with something as if by nibbling
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.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Come here to idle in the gardens while nibbling on a Pierre Hermé macaron or sashay round the sceney pool in a couture kaftan; make sure to book a room that overlooks the gardens and that pool and sip a glass of Champagne or two on the balcony.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
With notes of tangy mustard, savory meats, and traditional spices, these are your new go-to for patio nibbles or midday crunch sessions.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
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Verb
Voles also may nibble on fruits or vegetables, leaving them on the stem.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Come here to idle in the gardens while nibbling on a Pierre Hermé macaron or sashay round the sceney pool in a couture kaftan; make sure to book a room that overlooks the gardens and that pool and sip a glass of Champagne or two on the balcony.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Noun
What To Do In London During Summer 2025 Have A Picnic
Picky bits and nibbles are the name of the game in London during the summer.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
With notes of tangy mustard, savory meats, and traditional spices, these are your new go-to for patio nibbles or midday crunch sessions.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nibble
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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nibble. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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