tidbit

noun

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

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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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Have a closer look through a spotting scope that the guide will set up and get dialed in for you—all while hearing interesting tidbits about the region’s flora, fauna, and history. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Jeremy Culhane stars as Eric from Legal, a down-on-his-luck man who chimes in on gossip sessions with his coworkers with depressing tidbits from his own life. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026 On Tuesday, the actor once again took to his podcast to share some new tidbits about his daughter and life as a new parent. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Return the meatballs to the skillet along with the reserved pineapple tidbits and ½ cup chopped green bell pepper. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 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

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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tidbit

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