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noun

Definition of bitenext
1
as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality the fall winds had a real bite

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2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food had only a bite to eat before rushing off

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3
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner

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bite

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verb

ˈbīt How to pronounce bite (audio)
informal + sometimes impolite
as in to suck
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

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Recent Examples of bite
Noun
The combination of tender vanilla cake and crisp chocolate-pecan meringue is delicious—the meringue bakes right onto the cake, creating a dessert that’s just sweet enough with the perfect amount of crunch in every bite. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 Serve these honey garlic chicken bites as a party appetizer or weeknight dinner. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Verb
West Nile virus is transmitted to birds through the bite of an infected mosquito, and mosquitoes can become infected with the virus by biting an infected bird. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Both snakes bit him on Saturday night at UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
  1. edge
  2. mouthful
  3. chill
  4. suck
  5. bitterness
  6. taste
  7. acidity
  8. nibble
Noun
  • Now, Porsha is sharpening her knives before going in for the kill, adding a hilarious edge to an already delightfully macabre episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Ossoff has led in every public survey since April 2025, including a Fox News poll that showed him with a 56-43 edge over Collins.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
    — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • Cover pasta salad and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 July 2026
  • But the bigger problem is that hiring has cooled significantly, and young workers are always the first to feel the chill.
    — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of chill
Verb
  • However, Kay-Jelski was eager not to get sucked into any debate about rival competitors.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Left unchecked, these sap-sucking pests can quickly weaken tomato plants and reduce your harvest, so early intervention is essential.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of suck
Noun
  • As olives ripen, their oil content increases, texture softens and flavor becomes milder and less bitter – with the bitterness due to naturally occurring compounds called oleuropeins.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Mexican Americans have long risen up to defend ourselves and defy our haters, but there’s usually an underlying strain of bitterness and anger that kneecaps us at the worst possible moments.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of bitterness
Noun
  • Kansas City got just a small taste of the magnetic fever over Lionel Messi, the global superstar who is regarded as one of the best ever to kick a ball.
    — PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Josh Sonni-Lambie This tour could be an exciting opportunity for the 18-year-old striker to get a taste of senior action.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • That's because the compounds that are found in red wine (the one's that are full of acidity and produce a dye-like substance) don't have as much time to set in.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Like the perfect peach, your fruit salad should dance between acidity and sweetness.
    — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • And the consequences of a curious nibble can range from vomiting to emergency surgery to death.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Still, a single curious nibble can turn into a serious situation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
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