tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly titbit
Synonyms of tidbitnext
1
: a choice morsel of food
2
: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

The book includes lots of juicy tidbits about the project's early days. gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits
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Meanwhile, here is the latest menu of tidbits to help you on your way. Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 June 2026 And the memento itself, besides all its in-game significance, has a fun historical tidbit to it, too. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 Callegari explores the stories behind Italy’s most beloved foods, from parmigiano to pizza, providing enough juicy tidbits for years of dinner party conversation. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 Then, in March, while chatting with Esquire, Rocky raved over his three children, sharing tidbits about his family life. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tidbit

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from tit- (as in titmouse) + bit entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tidbit was circa 1640

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“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidbit. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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tidbit

noun
tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants also titbit
1
: a small tasty piece of food
2
: a pleasing bit (as of news)

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