sound bite
noun
Definition of sound bite
: a brief recorded statement (as by a public figure) broadcast especially on a television news program; also : a brief catchy comment or saying
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Examples of sound bite in a Sentence
His campaign relies on catchy sound bites.
1972
First Known Use of sound bite
1972
SOUND BITE Defined for English Language Learners
sound bite
noun
Definition of sound bite for English Language Learners
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: a short recorded statement that is broadcast on a television or radio news program
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