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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The bite-size pieces are the ideal sweet treat for your neighbors after long moving days. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 Pull pork into bite-size pieces; add to stew with turnip greens. Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2024 These eggy bites are basically bite-size versions of your favorite big-batch breakfast casserole. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024 So Delicious Ingredients 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 1 1/4 cups milk 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bite-size 

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 5 Nov. 2024.

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