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

Following their wedding luncheon, where 600 guests enjoyed nibbles and small dishes meant to be eaten standing up while in conversation, the couple moved on to their second, more private evening reception. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 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

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

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Noun

The district encouraged residents to take preventative measures, as avoiding mosquito bites is the most effective way to protect oneself from West Nile virus and other illnesses spread by mosquitos.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The aforementioned allergy to things like ice cream and hamburgers, for example, is called alpha-gal syndrome, and it’s spread in the US by the bite of another tick, called the lone star.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of bite

Verb

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
The results showed that chewing sugar-containing gum after beetroot juice made saliva more acidic than chewing sugar-free gum did.

— Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 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

Noun

Kansas City got just a small taste of the magnetic fever over Lionel Messi, the global superstar who is regarded as one of the best ever to kick a ball.

— PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Josh Sonni-Lambie This tour could be an exciting opportunity for the 18-year-old striker to get a taste of senior action.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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