NIBBLE Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

nibble 1 of 2

noun

Definition of nibble

as in bite

a small piece or quantity of food I don't want a whole dessert, so can I just have a nibble of yours?

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verb

ˈni-bəl

as in to snack

to eat reluctantly and in small bites having no real appetite at all, I just nibbled during the party

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as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth nibbling crackers

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as in to eat

to consume or wear away gradually discovered that inflation had steadily nibbled their savings

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Recent Examples of nibble

Noun

For a curious cat or dog, a quick nibble or brush against the wrong bloom can turn a little botanical mischief into a serious medical emergency. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 From rabbits to squirrels, protecting our gardens from nibbles and bites is a season-long endeavor. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Why Moles Can Be Problematic While moles won’t nibble on your plants like other critters would, their tunneling can upend your plants’ roots. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 Genji's favorite activities include meeting new people, obsessing over his toys and nibbling on cheese. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nibble

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nibble

Noun

The pilots informed air traffic controllers ahead of landing that one person had a bloody nose and another person had bite marks and requested that medical personnel be waiting at the gate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
The mild sweetness of onions pairs naturally with tallow’s savory character, and when fried at the right temperature the coating turns crisp and golden without the onions losing their tender bite.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of bite

Verb

The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
With no peak to summit and no trailhead to return to, stopping to snack on wild raspberries and discuss what the group found felt equally part of the adventure.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of snack

Verb

Avoid giving younger children hard candies such as Jolly Ranchers or other kinds that can’t be chewed easily.

— Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
The cheek-facing side, the chewing surface and the often-forgotten inside surface near the tongue or roof of the mouth.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chew

Verb

Stitt, who grew up in Cullman, an hour north, the son of a country doctor, reminisces about traveling to eat with his parents—to New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
The pastors, authors and avid outdoorsmen harvest several deer during hunting season each year, filling their freezers with venison to be eaten.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of eat

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 red meat.

— Dylan Lovan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Across the cove, less than a hundred yards away, another beaver swam to its lodge, also with a mouthful of sticks.

— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mouthful

Verb

Infrastructure built over generations erodes when demand isn’t there to support it.

— Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Today, Putin follows essentially the same model, seeking to erode allies’ confidence in NATO’s Article 5 by relying on tactics that fall below the threshold of a conventional warfare and leave unaffected members hesitant to respond.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of erode

Noun

The Wine Lounge offers a taste of both the wines and olive oils that are made on-site, with winery tours available for those who want to go a bit deeper into the inner workings of the wine-making process.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
The Song aesthetic therefore occupies a distinctive place in the history of Chinese taste.

— Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of taste

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