bite-size

adjective

ˈbīt-ˌsīz How to pronounce bite-size (audio)
variants or less commonly bite-sized
ˈbīt-ˌsīzd How to pronounce bite-size (audio)
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

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Step 8 Meanwhile, shred cooled chicken breasts with 2 forks into bite-size pieces. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 White suggests nuts, popcorn, bite-size desserts, cheese boards, or, of course, nostalgic candy. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Its flavors are so rich and gritty, with bright, acidic high notes, that a bite-size square or two is enough. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 In terms of texture and flavor, these bite-size pancakes range from fluffy to pasty, sweet to bland, terrific to just barely edible. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bite-size

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bite-size was in 1946

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