bite-size

adjective

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

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Recent Examples of bite-size Pull meat from bones and shred into bite-size pieces; discard chicken skin and bones. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 How To Massage Kale Start by removing the tough stems and ribs, then tear or chop the leaves into bite-size pieces. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Cut the vegetables into even-size pieces that aren’t too thick or too thin -- for most vegetables, a one-and-a-half bite-size piece is perfect. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 One of our editors likes to make these in mini-muffin tins for bite-size treats; just adjust cooking time accordingly. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 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
  • Please include a compelling headline, and at least three potential titles (however, capsule reviews are NOT required).
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The retail giant also has an on-going collaboration with menswear design darling Aaron Levine and has released capsule collections with Bad Bunny, Marisa Berenson, Fruit of the Loom, Baisi Guadagnino and more.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of capsule
Adjective
  • The team built a miniature humanoid robot that stands about 19 inches tall and weighs roughly four pounds, including the smartphone attached to its body.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For studio apartment dwellers or homes where square footage is precious, this miniature cart is slim enough to slip into discreet spaces until happy hour rolls around.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of miniature
Adjective
  • The holy grail of mini ballpoint pens is the Lamy Pico ($39), available in neon colors, and half the size of a normal pen, with a sleek design and an ingenious telescopic mechanism for releasing the tip.
    — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Think of it like a mini summer camp devoted to obsessive ambition.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • The tiny island is a wildlife reserve and nesting seabird colony of native species, including the brown booby and frigate.
    — Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • When the coating dries, tiny cracks naturally form across its surface.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • More efficient micro-LED transmitters could eventually help data centers increase communication speeds without relying exclusively on power-hungry lasers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For brands, that means relevance may come less from chasing micro trends and more from making room for distinct communities and creative voices.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • Phillips is putting up scant few divers, an impressive but not enormous group of Rolex Daytonas, and just a handful of Patek Philippe Nautiluses and Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But that year’s census will confirm that California has had scant population growth since the 2020 census, or even a slight decline.
    — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of scant
Adjective
  • Tough, hardy junipers come in many useful sizes and shapes, from trailing junipers that can work as ground covers to tall, slender trees.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The metal legs and sinuous iron springs make this chair sturdy, yet a conveniently slender perch.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • The Season Eight winner pulled her tight red curls into a high bun, allowing a few sparse curls to escape and trail down her face.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • A couple of decades on, Skepta, another of the grime scene’s early architects, borrows the same icy palette and sparse arrangement for a different account.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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