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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LaVine revealed that tidbit when asked about his left-handed golf swing while playing basketball right-handed. Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025 Co-curated by historian Julie Golia, the show fills two upstairs galleries and showcases The New Yorker’s history from its 1925 launch to the present, with stories, juicy tidbits and office artifacts that explore its history and cultural impact throughout the decades. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025 Weiner wrote the colorful lyrics filled with tidbits from the star’s storied career. Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025 At the world premiere, the actress spilled some interesting tidbits about her character. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 27 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 21 Jul. 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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