noun
nibbles
NIHBLZ
Nibbles (noun) means Small snack foods, such as nuts or crisps, put out for people to pick at, often alongside drinks. Example: “She set out a bowl of nibbles before the guests arrived.”
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Small snack foods, such as nuts or crisps, put out for people to pick at, often alongside drinks.
"She set out a bowl of nibbles before the guests arrived."
"We just had a few nibbles instead of a full dinner."
How to use nibbles
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmall snacky bits of food, not a full meal.
Common pairings
bowl of nibbles
a few nibbles
nibbles and drinks
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Etymology
From nibble plus the plural -s ending.
Frequently asked questions
What does “nibbles” mean?
The word “nibbles” means small snack foods, such as nuts or crisps, put out for people to pick at, often alongside drinks. In plain terms, small snacky bits of food, not a full meal.
How do you pronounce “nibbles”?
“Nibbles” is pronounced NIHBLZ (/ˈnɪb(ə)ls/ in IPA).
How do you use “nibbles” in a sentence?
Here is “nibbles” used in a sentence: “She set out a bowl of nibbles before the guests arrived.”
What part of speech is “nibbles”?
“Nibbles” is a noun.
