tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit 

variants or less commonly titbit

ˈtit-ˌbit 

1

: a choice morsel of food

2

: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

Synonyms of tidbit

• treat
• candy

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The 70-seat restaurant is meant to evoke a classic European café, with an à la carte menu including tidbits from both California and Paris. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

But the gossipy tidbits almost pale next to the eye-opening shadiness of some of the business strategies. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Vogel spoke publicly about her daughter’s death in an August 18 interview with NBC News, which King read tidbits from during the August 19 broadcast of CBS Mornings. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

The tidbit is a testament to how brutal the Bombers’ bats have been alongside one of the best rotations in baseball. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tidbit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit

Kids Definition

tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit 

variants also titbit

ˈtit-ˌbit 

1

: a small tasty piece of food

2

: a pleasing bit (as of news)