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

Here’s my Monday piece with notes, snap counts, grades and tidbits on every Dolphins player on offense. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

The only glimpses into their relationship come from tidbits he’s shared in interviews. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

This graphic shows tidbits on previous Atlantic hurricane seasons. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

The information ranges from a broad overview of how a team could fare this season to other more specific tidbits regarding particular players and roster construction. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 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)