tidbit

noun

ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants also titbit
Definition of tidbitnext
1
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits

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2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food I'll just have a tidbit of the dessert, nothing too big

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbit
  1. treat
  2. mouthful
  3. candy
  4. bite
  5. taste
  6. nibble
Noun
  • Angel Delights, a Middle Eastern treat made with Sicilian pistachios, rosewater, wildflower honey and pure fruit extract, topped with powdered sugar.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Baking treats for patients and other staff, her passion touches most aspects of her life.
    — Zuri Primos July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of treat
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
Noun
  • In addition to the aforementioned football field, the resort-like grounds also host a pool with a spa and a waterfall, along with a pizza oven, a game pavilion with a candy bar, and a sports court for tennis, basketball, and pickleball.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • To safely handle it, researchers developed a method inspired by candy making.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of candy
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
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
Definition of taste
Noun
  • And the consequences of a curious nibble can range from vomiting to emergency surgery to death.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Still, a single curious nibble can turn into a serious situation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of nibble
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