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

Examples of bite-size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use the marinade to baste the pork belly while grilling, cut into bite-size pieces and serve with Atchara on the side. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 When cool enough to handle, chop into bite-size pieces, and place in a large salad bowl. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 Now, Pop-Tarts are also available in bite-size and extra crunchy. Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 May 2024 Because the bite-size videos are addictive, and partly because advertising on the platform is relatively inexpensive for smaller brands, the app has become a core part of many companies’ marketing plans. New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024 That means sticking to cruciferous and root vegetables — such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes — and winter squash cut into bite-size pieces. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024 By replicating real-life situations, the app enables users to develop practical language skills that adapt to individual learners’ needs and proficiency levels in bite-size increments that fit into any lifestyle. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2024 The ahi tuna tartare, seasoned with harissa (North African chile paste), and the bite-size pieces of paella served like sushi rolls are memorable. Luisita Lopez Torregrosa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Obviously, break these down into tiny bite-size pieces in her younger years. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024

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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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“Bite-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bite-size. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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