tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly
Synonyms of tidbitnext
1
: a choice morsel of food
2
: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

The book includes lots of juicy tidbits about the project's early days. gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits
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Throughout Larkin Home are tiny personal and sentimental tidbits that give insight to who Larkin, 27, is. Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026 The philanthropist even gives Runway a juicy tidbit of breaking news as a parting gift. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, here are a few tidbits to help you along. Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026 All of these tidbits may slightly tip the leverage in negotiations when the parties — including general manager Mike Dunleavy, who reportedly has signed an extension — meet to determine what’s next. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tidbit

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from tit- (as in titmouse) + bit entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tidbit was circa 1640

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“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidbit. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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tidbit

noun
tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants also titbit
1
: a small tasty piece of food
2
: a pleasing bit (as of news)

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