How to Use nibble in a Sentence

nibble

1 of 2 verb

• We nibbled cheese and crackers.
• We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner.
• And a roll of wire mesh if the rabbits should nibble.
  — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2025
• Perch are nibbling tiny jigs tipped with larval baits or small minnows.
  — D'arcy Egan, cleveland.com, 9 Aug. 2019
• For years, not having enough money nibbled at my aunt’s health.
  — Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
• The two leopards chased each other through the leaves and even nibbled on a few.
  — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
• For the next two months, the tadpoles stayed in the pens, nibbling on the algae.
  — Joe Dworetzky, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2019
• Many are able to nibble on the peanut paste and take sips of water, passing the test.
  — Unicef Usa, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
• Hands-on time for this recipe is about an hour, and the pickles will be ready to nibble in just over four.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
• Even shoppers nibbling on a slice of pizza seemed to be mocking him.
  — Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
• Any remaining slender pieces are for nibbling or can be frozen for soup stock.
  — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 26 July 2019
• Active time for this recipe is about an hour, and the pickles will be ready to nibble in just over four.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
• What could be better than sipping cocktails and nibbling on light bites?
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2019
• Try not to nibble on fresh greens right from the ground or take a picnic to the nearby tables.
  — David Ferry, SFChronicle.com, 17 Oct. 2019
• If concerned about that gap, then nibble here and wait for that potential washout to add.
  — Jay Woods, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
• There are so many on my trees that only half of the ones in my driveway have been nibbled on by squirrels.
  — Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 29 June 2018
• But the reef wouldn’t be the same without this fish, which nibbles fast-growing algae off the corals.
  — WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
• Perhaps some staple stocks are just what investors need to nibble on after the sell-off.
  — Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021
• Thinly slice this rustic tart for your party guests to nibble on before the main course.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
• Even so, outside candidates can nibble at the edges in a close election.
  — Mark Niquette, Bloomberg.com, 11 Oct. 2020
• This is for dark chocolate lovers and people who prefer to nibble on chocolate, which is not me.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2021
• Learning not to nibble with guys and don’t worry about the mistake pitches.
  — Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2023
• Voles also may nibble on fruits or vegetables, leaving them on the stem.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
• Girls and boys dressed in Ganni took their seats and nibbled on tuna tartar and salmon filets.
  — Vogue, 6 Dec. 2019
• Most of them spend a decent chunk of time nibbling on beetles, moths, mosquitoes, and the like.
  — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
• Guests enjoyed caviar with flutes of Champagne, and nibbled on french fries and burgers.
  — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
• Songbirds love to nibble on the red summer fruits which are also cooked for use in wine, jelly, and pies.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
• Thousands of tiny garra fish flash beneath the surface of these pools, ready to nibble at the dead skin on your toes.
  — Michael Snyder, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2022
• My waiter was always glad to bring one, conveniently in a bag, to nibble on for the rest of the day.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
• Not all of the Hambone nominees are pets that like to nibble on odd objects.
  — Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

nibble

2 of 2 noun

• He felt a nibble on his fishing line.
• They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.
• Some smelled it, licked it, or took tiny nibbles around the edges.
  — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2020
• Not the nibbles around the edge, not the here's a piece or here's a piece.
  — Marie Claire, 21 Feb. 2019
• Don’t nudge your side piece for inside nibbles.
  — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
• Of course, there were plenty of sips and nibbles to go around too.
  — Ruth Sowby Rands, latimes.com, 22 May 2018
• Frances Tiafoe makes it through matches one nibble at a time.
  — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
• Beginners may start slow, with just a tiny nibble on that lemon square.
  — Brooke Edwards Staggs, The Cannifornian, 30 May 2017
• The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.
  — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
• Dig into the crudités, have one or two of the must-try nibbles, then wait for the main event.
  — Redbook, 14 Nov. 2010
• By noon, there had been no large splashes, not even a nibble on the two fishing lines set up.
  — Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
• The host nibbles on apple slices or pinches salt over a bowl of cottage cheese.
  — Geoff Edgers, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2018
• The water nibbles at the floating edges of ice sheets from below.
  — Seth Borenstein, chicagotribune.com, 13 June 2018
• The endless stream of social media nibbles away at your time.
  — Matthew De Silva, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2019
• Guests can enjoy nibbles and wine, partake in raffles and browse the store.
  — Jeff Piorkowski/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, 2 Feb. 2018
• These Puffins provide the perfect crunch in an easy-to-grab nibble.
  — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 21 Aug. 2019
• This week's quiz highlights baseball bests, nutty nibbles — and a lot more.
  — Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
• But offer up a nibble of cheese or a bit of steak, and her composure may crumble.
  — The Gazette, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2017
• The seller can go months without a nibble, then one day the right buyer steps forward.
  — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2023
• The on-site general store sells local cheeses and other nibbles, as well as beer and wine.
  — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2022
• Don't forget to pack some snacks and nibbles in there too alongside your beverages!
  — Abby Gardner, Glamour, 31 May 2019
• As the kids walked around the periphery, they were invited to pluck a few mint leaves and have a nibble.
  — Leah Garchik, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2018
• Marcy’s all play and wiggles and kisses and nibbles and more wiggles.
  — Peggy Calhoun, idahostatesman, 26 May 2018
• Kim enters, and through nibbles of pepperoni slices she gets caught up on Scott’s threats.
  — Mariah Smith, The Cut, 30 Oct. 2017
• Some children poke at the marshmallow with their fingers, sniff it, lick it, or take tiny nibbles around the edges.
  — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2019
• These treats are the perfect party nibble—good luck limiting yourself to just one.
  — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
• Automation will take a nibble, not a bite, out of the economy.
  — Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2017
• Some smelled it, licked it, or took tiny nibbles around the edges, hoping the examiner wouldn't notice.
  — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2018
• Once the bird is subdued, the mantis slowly nibbles along the neckline and keeps at it for hours until most of the flesh is gone.
  — Shaena Montanari, National Geographic, 16 June 2017
• Taurus’ most erogenous zone is the neck and throat area, so kisses or nibbles in this region will surely make any bull see red.
  — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 13 Oct. 2017