variants or less commonly bite-sized
Synonyms of bite-sizenext
1
: of a size that can be eaten in one bite
bite-size pieces of chicken
2
: being or made small or brief especially so as to be easily manageable
bite-size tasks
bite-size essays

Examples of bite-size in a Sentence

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Enjoy leftovers by stirring bite-size pieces into risotto, adding them to a pasta bake, or stirring them into a creamy sauce and topping with a pie crust to make pot pie. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026 Founded in Barcelona more than 30 years ago by the Padrosa family and a team of Spanish chefs, the nine-store restaurant chain is known for its pintxos (bite-size snacks), paellas and vast selection of Spanish wines. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 This simple method for slicing cantaloupe—and other melons such as honeydew—will take you from whole fruit to neat wedges or bite-size cubes for fruit salads, savory relishes, and more. Janet McCracken, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026 The bite-size fruit is easy to enjoy fresh right off the prolific plants, or use your cherry tomatoes in a flavorful recipe. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bite-size

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bite-size was in 1946

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“Bite-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bite-size. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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