variants or less commonly bite-sized
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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Her go-to method: Cutting the cauliflower into bite-size pieces, tossing it in olive oil, and roasting it on a sheet pan at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes. Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025 The images were accompanied by bite-size highlights of various USACE projects, such as dredging and electrical grid safety, making the engineers’ often-times dry work accessible and fun. Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 11 June 2025 Even today, this is not surprising because what's not to love about a bite-size dollop that's buttery and sweet? Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 Think streaks, badges, and bite-size wins — the kind of dopamine hits that made a green cartoon owl one of the most effective behavior-change tools on the planet. Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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