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

2 of 2

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 pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 The match will be shown on the museum’s South Terrace, with drinks for sale from the museum’s Park View Bar, and nibbles from its Bourke Street Bakery popup, featuring Australian and American traditional and classic treats. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 10 June 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
  1. bite
  2. snack
  3. chew
  4. eat
  5. mouthful
  6. peck
  7. erode
  8. taste
Noun
  • After approximately two and a half hours in Alouette’s dining room, guests move into the lounge for final bites and a cocktail, coffee or tea.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Guests can also enjoy the Club Grill Steakhouse, light bites on Caldwell’s panoramic front porch, gourmet burgers at BRGR Kitchen & Bar, and alfresco dining at The LakeHouse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Definition of bite
Verb
  • What's your go-to snack to keep on hand for long travel days?
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates alone and may reduce the urge to snack before lunch.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of snack
Verb
  • After a final briefing from Atimnedi, the exercise kicked off as officials directed three giraffes into waiting trucks, where tree branches were mounted for the giraffes to chew during the journey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of chew
Verb
  • After facing a man-eating Cyclops (Bill Irwin) and an island full of armored giants known as the Laestrygonians, the Greeks land on Circe’s island on the hunt for food.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026
  • What’s more thrilling than watching dinosaurs try to eat people alive on the big screen?
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
Definition of eat
Noun
  • Delight in rituals that engage the senses, like slowly moving a mouthful of Champagne around your tongue, or lighting palo santo in the dark and letting its smoke envelop you.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Definition of mouthful
Verb
  • Fair Oaks’ famous chickens roam the property, pecking up shreds of lettuce that inevitably fall from the sandwiches.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of peck
Verb
  • Young people say the scandals have jeopardized their futures and eroded trust in the education system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The American military needs to be ready to defend our country and win any fight that comes our way, but corruption and corporate capture within the Defense Department are eroding that critical readiness.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of erode
Noun
  • Fermented dry and finished with a touch of tropical sweetness, each sip delivers fruit-forward taste.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • Just be sure to rinse your produce with fresh water afterwards to get rid of any leftover baking soda taste.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Definition of taste

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