tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly
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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Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, shared tidbits about his three kids with longtime partner Rihanna, detailing everything from how all of his kids were blessed with his looks to how RZA is a picky eater and Riot has a sweet tooth. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Barbara seemed to know so much about Greenland from the start, but the operators could wow even her with their tidbits. Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026 And now, here are your tidbits. Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026 There will be revelations, new details and tidbits hinting at Kennedy’s views and beliefs. Will Carless, USA Today, 17 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 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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