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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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Star Jasmine Although it is occasionally nibbled upon when deer populations are high, most deer usually avoid the star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides).
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Madison Trapkin, Saveur, 7 May 2025
Pulling together a quick nibble to serve with a cocktail when the neighbors unexpectedly pop over for happy hour?
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Pet fur can be used as a deterrent for some of the animals that like to nibble on your plants, like rabbits or slugs.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Star Jasmine Although it is occasionally nibbled upon when deer populations are high, most deer usually avoid the star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides).
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Noun
Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods set up shop near the nibbles with stacks of issues 204 and 203 and Burlap & Barrel x SAVEUR spice blends.
—Madison Trapkin, Saveur, 7 May 2025
Pulling together a quick nibble to serve with a cocktail when the neighbors unexpectedly pop over for happy hour?
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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