noun
tidbit
TIHD-biht
Tidbit (noun) means a small, tasty piece of food. Example: “He offered the dog a tidbit from his plate.”
noun
1
A small, tasty piece of food.
"He offered the dog a tidbit from his plate."
"The buffet had all sorts of little tidbits to sample."
2
A short, interesting piece of information, news, or gossip.
"She shared an amusing tidbit about the actor's first audition."
"The documentary was full of fascinating historical tidbits."
How to use tidbit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, appealing piece of food, or a short interesting fact.
UK vs US
British English more often spells this "titbit," while American English favours "tidbit."
Easily confused with
titbit
Common pairings
a juicy tidbit
tidbits of information
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Word forms
- Plural
- tidbits
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Etymology
From an older English word "tid" meaning fond or delicate, combined with "bit," a small piece.
Synonyms
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titbit
choice morsel
Frequently asked questions
What does “tidbit” mean?
The word “tidbit” means a small, tasty piece of food. In plain terms, a small, appealing piece of food, or a short interesting fact.
How do you pronounce “tidbit”?
“Tidbit” is pronounced TIHD-biht (/ˈtɪd.bɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tidbit” in a sentence?
Here is “tidbit” used in a sentence: “He offered the dog a tidbit from his plate.”
What part of speech is “tidbit”?
“Tidbit” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tidbit” have?
“Tidbit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, tasty piece of food.
