tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly titbit
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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The backup quarterback then shared a unique tidbit about Wilson's slightly superstitious approach to his first season with the New York Giants. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025 Three tidbits The Loons held a moment of silence for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, murdered early Saturday morning in their home, and Sen. John Hoffman and wife Yvette, also shot but recovering. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025 For example, my extended play session with Welcome Tour taught me more legitimately interesting tidbits about the system, like how the narrower kickstand saves space to put more guts in the tablet. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025 Three tidbits Owen Gene, 22, made his first MLS start Saturday. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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