noun

kibble

KIH-buhl

Kibble (noun) means Dry pellet-shaped food made for pets, especially dogs and cats. Example: “She poured a scoop of kibble into the dog's bowl every morning.”

noun

Dry pellet-shaped food made for pets, especially dogs and cats.

"She poured a scoop of kibble into the dog's bowl every morning."

verb

To grind food coarsely into small pieces.

"The mill kibbles the grain before it's processed further."

How to use kibble

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers to dry pet food pellets, especially for dogs and cats.

Common pairings

dog kibble a bag of kibble

Word forms

kibbled past tense, kibbles plural, kibbles plural, kibbles plural, Kibbles plural, kibbles singular

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Etymology

Originally a British dialect word (from Shropshire) meaning to grind coarsely; its exact roots before that are unclear.

Rhymes for kibble

dibble nibble quibble dribble gribble scribble

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kibble” mean?

The word “kibble” means dry pellet-shaped food made for pets, especially dogs and cats. In plain terms, most commonly refers to dry pet food pellets, especially for dogs and cats.

How do you pronounce “kibble”?

“Kibble” is pronounced KIH-buhl (/ˈkɪbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “kibble” in a sentence?

Here is “kibble” used in a sentence: “She poured a scoop of kibble into the dog's bowl every morning.”

What part of speech is “kibble”?

Depending on how it is used, “kibble” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “kibble” have?

“Kibble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dry pellet-shaped food made for pets, especially dogs and cats.