nibble 1 of 2

noun

Definition of nibblenext
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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nibble

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verb

ˈni-bəl How to pronounce nibble (audio)
1
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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2
as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth nibbling crackers

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3
as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings

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Recent Examples of nibble
Noun
For a curious cat or dog, a quick nibble or brush against the wrong bloom can turn a little botanical mischief into a serious medical emergency. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 From rabbits to squirrels, protecting our gardens from nibbles and bites is a season-long endeavor. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Why Moles Can Be Problematic While moles won’t nibble on your plants like other critters would, their tunneling can upend your plants’ roots. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 Genji's favorite activities include meeting new people, obsessing over his toys and nibbling on cheese. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nibble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble
  1. bite
  2. snack
  3. chew
  4. eat
  5. mouthful
  6. peck
  7. erode
  8. taste
Noun
  • The pilots informed air traffic controllers ahead of landing that one person had a bloody nose and another person had bite marks and requested that medical personnel be waiting at the gate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The mild sweetness of onions pairs naturally with tallow’s savory character, and when fried at the right temperature the coating turns crisp and golden without the onions losing their tender bite.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of bite
Verb
  • The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With no peak to summit and no trailhead to return to, stopping to snack on wild raspberries and discuss what the group found felt equally part of the adventure.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of snack
Verb
  • Phillip Gong Gong, my grandfather, teased her, chewing the gristly meat and semi-raw cabbage chunks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Two guys who coached on the correct side of the ball [defense] chewing it up.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of chew
Verb
  • Stitt, who grew up in Cullman, an hour north, the son of a country doctor, reminisces about traveling to eat with his parents—to New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The pastors, authors and avid outdoorsmen harvest several deer during hunting season each year, filling their freezers with venison to be eaten.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of eat
Noun
  • Tall Paul said through an outraged mouthful of banoffee doughnut.
    — Kevin Barry, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 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 red meat.
    — Dylan Lovan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of mouthful
Verb
  • But when the second half begins, the Knicks peck away at the lead.
    — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Here are three major reasons birds peck your tomatoes—and how to stop them from doing it.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of peck
Verb
  • Washington must take care, however, not to transfer defense responsibilities faster than allies can develop the capabilities to assume them—and not to do so in ways that erode trust, interoperability, and coordination.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The deck replacement is necessary because traffic loads on the span have become increasingly heavy, and salt air has eroded bridge materials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of erode
Noun
  • The Wine Lounge offers a taste of both the wines and olive oils that are made on-site, with winery tours available for those who want to go a bit deeper into the inner workings of the wine-making process.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Song aesthetic therefore occupies a distinctive place in the history of Chinese taste.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of taste

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“Nibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibble. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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