Synonyms of bites

bites 1 of 2

noun

plural of bite

as in mouthfuls

a small piece or quantity of food

had only a bite to eat before rushing off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mouthfuls
• tastes
• nibbles
• snacks
• morsels
• tidbits
• nuggets
• bits
• chews
• gulps
• licks
• medallions
• canapés
• appetizers
• collops
• crumbs
• particles
• dashes
• noisettes
• swallows
• shreds
• noshes
• touches
• pinches
• dribbles
• snippets
• flecks
• drops
• specks
• laps
• hints
• spots
• scraps
• snips
• motes
• sprinklings
• dabs
• nubbins
• suspicions
• driblets
• scruples
• swigs
• tittles
• smidgens
• hors d'oeuvres
• traces

bites

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bite, informal + sometimes impolite

as in sucks

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sucks
• smells
• stinks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rocks
• rules

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bites

Noun

Across the hotel’s restaurants, fresh seafood abound; enjoy poolside bites like ceviche and tuna poke bowls at Nuba. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

His tempura sole with nori seaweed became a fast favorite, while the Madagascar shrimp popcorn tempura and crispy avocado top the lite bites. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

The free event will include cultural performances, a diya lighting ceremony, a feast of Indian bites, activities and more in honor of the holiday. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

My dinner began with crisp pork and apple croquettes—delivering all the hearty comfort of a Sunday roast in just a few sweet-and-savory bites—followed by silky slivers of Scottish salmon, cured in-house, of course. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Beverly’s lounge offers a more casual experience with a taco menu and shareable bites. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

And there are things to nibble between bites of noodles, like Chen’s excellent popcorn chicken, cut into bite-size nuggets and dusted with hot chile powder. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

The Orlando Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary event series continues with its tastiest panel yet as local farmers and chefs discuss the ins and outs of farm-to-table while guests enjoy light bites. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Nutella, dulce de leche, cheesecake bites and the mini chocolate chips all got smacked with Stop Sales. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

The virus spreads after a mosquito bites an infected bird and then bites a human. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

The museum defines an unprovoked attack as when a shark bites a human in its own habitat without any provocation by the human. — Heather McCarron, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

The law lets states send Amber Alert-style warnings when a shark bites someone nearby, aiming to keep unsuspecting swimmers out of the water during rare but dangerous events. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Dog bites your eye and JUST your eye. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026

If a black widow bites you and the bite is not dry, the venom will cause pain by interfering with your nerve endings. — Eva Flowe may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026

The snakes continue squirming in his grasp, and one bites him. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026

Dog bites your eye and JUSt your eye. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 May 2026

What will the halo and aspirational car space look like when the last V12 finally bites the dust? — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026