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bite-size

adjective

variants also bite-sized
Definition of bite-sizenext
as in capsule

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Recent Examples of bite-size Remove and cool to the touch, then tear into bite-size pieces. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Its flavors are so rich and gritty, with bright, acidic high notes, that a bite-size square or two is enough. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 Her interpretation of modern woodae galbi balances grilled bite-size slices from beef short ribs along a dramatic dinosaur-size bone for a potentially perilous presentation. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Tiny Tate’s cookies, the bite-size version of their classic chocolate chip cookies, while supplies last. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bite-size
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bite-size
  1. capsule
  2. miniature
  3. mini
  4. tiny
  5. micro
  6. scant
  7. slender
  8. sparse
Adjective
  • The creative partnership between the designer and the footwear brand kicks off with its first launch on Tuesday during London Fashion Week, the beginning of a series of capsule collections merging London and New York.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The launch includes two capsule collections that use two of the house’s famed monograms, Monogram Dune and Monogram Infrarouge, as their muse, as well as taking inspiration from the emblem’s 130th anniversary.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of capsule
Adjective
  • Three miniature pressure sensors sit at the base of each whisker.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Much like the important pieces in Austen’s novels, the locket could hold a miniature portrait or personal message.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of miniature
Adjective
  • More energetic outdoor activities include swimming in the saltwater pool, walking or jogging on the Deck 15 track, paddle tennis, golf cages, and a mini-golf course.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For fall, my go-to is definitely an oversized T-shirt with a mini skirt or tiny shorts that are almost hidden underneath, bare legs, boots, and a jacket with strong, oversized shoulders.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • Because batteries in wearable devices are tiny, and 5G cellular chips can instantly cut a wearable’s battery life by half, analysts expect the devices to remain tethered to a phone for at least the next five to 10 years.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • How to try the arugula trick at home The actual habit is tiny.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • Renters and homeowners are participating in programs deploying micro-scale batteries to support the grid when needed.
    — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Because of the deliberately micro size, too, the team managing the Low can be nimble and respond both to community requests and wide releases in funny ways that Alamo and AMC can’t.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • In theory, China’s autocrats can ram through their agenda with scant regard for public sentiment.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The most sensational allegation, offered with scant detail, was that Brubaker once pointed a functional firearm at him and pulled the trigger.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of scant
Adjective
  • The slender black flies have a red thorax and slightly transparent wings.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • First Dakota Johnson revives the 2010s hipster uniform of ankle boots, a flannel, and slender jeans at the US Open.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • The burnable vegetation on the sparse landscapes surrounding these homes is coyote brush and sage, not forest.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • News was slow to reach fans already in the park as cell service was sparse.
    — Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sparse

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“Bite-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bite-size. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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