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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 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 Drain the lobster meat, pat dry, cut into bite-size pieces (roughly 1-inch dice), and put in a large bowl. — ABC News, 16 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
  • The resort is like a mini city and the concierge team can set up anything from a Haleakalā bike descent to a boat charter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Starbucks' new Peanuts collection will be available while supplies last and features 10 items, from other drinkware and accessories, like a mini tote bag and bag charm to a plush Snoopy toy dressed in a green apron, just like a Starbucks barista.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • Wool makes up a tiny percentage of fashion’s fiber basket, and in sustainability circles, it is often touted as a perfect playground for better farming practices, and a natural alternative to synthetic performance fabrics.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
  • His partner, six-time DWTS competitor Britt Stewart, speaks to him quietly, offering gentle direction and making tiny posture adjustments that instantly sharpen his moves.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 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
  • But dermatologist Uchenne Okereke told Allure that when the follicles are still intact and only the ends look sparse, that’s a sign of breakage rather than true loss.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • After a summer season of extremely high temperatures, uneven rainfall, and possibly inconsistent maintenance, lawns can be a bit sparse and tired.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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