NIBBLE Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

nibble 1 of 2

noun

Definition of nibble

as in bite

a small piece or quantity of food I don't want a whole dessert, so can I just have a nibble of yours?

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verb

ˈni-bəl

as in to snack

to eat reluctantly and in small bites having no real appetite at all, I just nibbled during the party

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as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth nibbling crackers

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as in to eat

to consume or wear away gradually discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings

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Noun

In recent years, Amazon’s assumption of the Thursday Night Football package and exploratory nibbles from the likes of YouTube have poured billions of bonus bucks into the league’s coffers. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026 The burger became a viral sensation after Kempczinski posted a video of himself taking a nibble from one and was mocked for his tentative bite. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026

Verb

For an even more tranquil experience, spend a few hours at Lake Vouliagmeni, a thermal, mineral-rich, open-air spa with doctor fish that nibble on your feet for some natural exfoliation. — Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 The Appetizer In addition to serving drinks, set out an appetizer for your guests to nibble on while waiting for dinner. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nibble

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble

Noun

At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The reception reportedly offered multiple bars and food stations, which featured bites such as sushi and Italian cuisine.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of bite

Verb

Savoring a moment, extending a meal past five minutes and chewing with attention aren’t dramatic overhauls.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
It's understood that 50 percent of digestion begins in the mouth, so guests are encouraged to chew for much longer than comes naturally.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of chew

Verb

Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of eat

Noun

But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.

— Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.

— Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026

Definition of mouthful

Verb

If your area allows duck-feeding, bring along some bread to scatter and watch the quackers peck themselves a snack!

— Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026
Some pine tree-nesting birds have been known to peck the tree trunk around the nest cavity so the sap will run down and protect the babies from climbing snakes.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Definition of peck

Verb

But this harmony is eroding as Svalbard’s unique set-up collides with increasingly fractured international relations and countries’ quest for influence in the fast-warming Arctic.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
In aviation, profit per passenger is often measured in single-digit dollars, which means even a minor disruption can erode the profitability of a flight.

— Christiaan Hen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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