1
as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality
the fall winds had a real bite
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
had only a bite to eat before rushing off
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
informal + sometimes impolite
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bite
Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Transmitted by bites, scratches, or even just by getting a drop of infected blood in one's system, the virus spreads rapidly, effectively collapsing society.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
These days, my two youngest grandchildren have a habit of biting their mothers, and in some instances, other children.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bite
Noun
Shop from art vendors, grab tasty bites to eat and, of course, sip on a glass (or two) of wine.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Transmitted by bites, scratches, or even just by getting a drop of infected blood in one's system, the virus spreads rapidly, effectively collapsing society.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
McCartney eventually bites the bullet and publicly acknowledges that the Beatles are in fact over.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
These days, my two youngest grandchildren have a habit of biting their mothers, and in some instances, other children.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite
Noun
-
On the southwestern side of the fire, hand crews and dozers began building new containment lines along Sycamore Ridge Road to prevent the westward spread of the fire from the Dinkey Creek drainage and cut the fire off close to its active edge.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The base stores up to three tools, including a corner cleaner and an edge sweeper.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Their Cap & Cane Spirits Overproof Rum clocks in at 63% ABV and is created from a mix of Guatemalan molasses, turbinado sugar, and evaporated cane juice that delivers a mouthful of flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
With a nod to their hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, MASI BLUE embodies the chill of fierce winters and the bond of brotherhood.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
-
An epic packed with gothic chills, sweeping romance, and stunning detail.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The 10-play drive culminated with a spectacular one-handed grab by LSU transfer Daniels, whose outstretched arm sucked the ball into his body between Notre Dame defensive backs Adon Shuler and Leonard Moore.—
Susan Miller Degnan,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
-
Plus, its strong suction sucks up pet hair, dust, dirt, crumbs, and more debris.—
Melody Kazel,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The white negroni gets its pleasant bitterness from gin infused with pine nuts.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
The water cleanses the palate, while the lokum balances the drink’s bitterness.—
Ali Halit Diker,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
-
Some might be familiar with sour cream biscuits served in miniature form at classic Southern restaurants as just a nibble to snack on while at the table; others might remember their grandmothers mixing up the simple delights on lazy Sunday afternoons.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The balanced fruitiness and mild acidity cut through the richness, while a creamy, buttery mouthfeel provides richness and a mouth-coating texture.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Max Baum/Steffen Köhler To assess the changes wrought by the acidity, scientists measured the circumference of the teeth before and after incubation.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Steamworks Brewing Company A trip to Colorado calls for a stop at at least one craft brewery, so head to the popular Steamworks Brewing Company for a taste of Durango’s brewing scene.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Last year, his job called him back to the place whose fans had given him a taste of citrus-laden hell.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share