bite-size

adjective

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

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Recent Examples of bite-size Persian or English hothouse cucumbers, cut into bite-size pieces, 12 oz. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026 This training could benefit anyone who may be exposed to fewer periods of sustained focus as the world shifts toward greater engagement with endless scrolls of bite-size social media. — Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 Every sentence arrives polished into bite-size emotional shorthand—ridiculous, slightly glib, but not entirely wrong. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 Founded in Barcelona more than 30 years ago by the Padrosa family and a team of Spanish chefs, the nine-store restaurant chain is known for its pintxos (bite-size snacks), paellas and vast selection of Spanish wines. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 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
  • That's a departure for vlogging ILCs, most of which have three capsule mics with effective noise reduction.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • Elwood and Birdwell are teaming up on a capsule collection rooted in the look and feel of Southern California summers, drawing on decades of surf history to shape the line.
    — Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
Definition of capsule
Adjective
  • The suits are equipped with miniature oxygen generators that allow the cockroaches to survive for up to three hours underwater or in low-oxygen conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • What if, with the aid of sensors and miniature robotics, engines could be built to self-repair?
    — Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of miniature
Adjective
  • The only thing worth changing about the examples above would be to switch out those mini bags for a lap-top-friendly work bag, though adding a pop of color is totally fair game.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026
  • The comedy is still the thing in this frolicsome outdoor production, which takes place in the charming ambiance of the festival’s portable, mini-Elizabethan venue.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • Things slowly improved as drummers were encouraged at Arrowhead, but even a big turnout of 20,000 fans looked tiny in a stadium that could seat four times that number.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Unlike a felt-tip pen, which delivers a relatively consistent line, a brush liner behaves more like a tiny paintbrush.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • Among the pieces highlighted in Vuori’s newest campaign, Godso wears the Daily Track short, All the Form micro bra in black, Court full zip, Retrograde track pant and Retrograde short, among other pieces available on Vuori’s official website.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Optasia, which made its stock market debut last year, uses AI and mobile data to provide micro loans, working capital, and airtime advances to unbanked consumers and small businesses.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • Those fighting trafficking often live in their own silos, failing or refusing to share even scant details with other jurisdictions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Getting information even a scant few seconds faster can mean potentially massive profits for those algorithmic traders.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of scant
Adjective
  • The sandals feature simple, elegant lines that come together in an innovative design, characterized by a slender strap that starts as a slingback and wraps around the foot, culminating in a wavy design over the toe.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • The image depicts a fairly slender-looking screen-free wearable, but one that looks distinctly wider than the Fitbit Air.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Zavagnin, however, saw the seeds of what soccer could become in KC, even while playing in front of sparse crowds.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Still, many earlier simulation systems created rooms that felt sparse.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of sparse

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