How to Use bite in a Sentence

bite

noun
  • The fisherman felt a bite at the end of his line and reeled in a fish.
  • He ate the candy bar in three quick bites.
  • She gave her lip a gentle bite.
  • My teenage daughter wears a special device at night to correct her bite.
  • Don't scratch that mosquito bite.
  • Crunchy bites are the star of the show from May 1 to May 7.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The best bite of all is the pork steak, a rare find in the heart of Texas beef country.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • In the middle of the bite, I was hit with the taste of grape juice, the fake one from childhood.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • There wasn’t much Nix wasn’t going to do for a hot dog bite.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The bite of the red wine vinegar and feta cheese cuts through all the richness.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Shark bites are incredibly rare in the state and around the world.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • The flea bite had also caused tissue death in both his hands and feet.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 July 2023
  • Instead use tweezers and pluck at the site of the bite as close to the skin as possible.
    Timmy Broderick, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
  • The blue flowers [from which Wonka takes a large bite in the film], each one took one day to make.
    Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The broad shoulders and the leopard print, the purring come hither and paralysing bite that follows.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2024
  • But don’t look at the gallery as a museum or the cafe as a simple stop to grab a quick bite.
    Devaughn Douglas, Essence, 20 July 2023
  • People shower and grab a bite to eat but then are on their way to the border.
    Alejandro Cegarra Alejandro Cegarra, New York Times, 10 May 2023
  • The bite is often subtle, as a bass simply sucks in this lure.
    Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The Bar at Bowie House will serve all-day bites and a variety of cocktails and whiskeys.
    Jenny Rudolph, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Baked in the Scottish Highlands, these are a yummy bite.
    Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • But that bun can’t begin to contain the rush of flavors that floods your palate on first bite.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2023
  • This spicy kick paired with a crispy golden crust equals pure bliss in every bite.
    Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Soft and creamy, with some cheddar bite and gentle green chile heat.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Up your grill game with these kabob baskets that ensure that every prime bite makes its way to the plate.
    Lindsay Silberman, townandcountrymag.com, 17 May 2023
  • Lyme disease isn't the only virus spread by tick bites.
    Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 11 May 2023
  • The lemon juice and shallot add just the right amount of bite to the cool cucumber and juicy watermelon.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
  • By Danin Pepper is a high-end hot sauce that gives every dish a searing bite.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2023
  • Encourage children to taste a small bite of each food served.
    Special To The Commercial, arkansasonline.com, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Taking little bites of the elephant and then just waking up again and doing it all over the next day.
    Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Eugene was taken to the hospital for a dog bite to the thigh, according to ABC7.
    Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024

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