tidbit

noun

tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants or less commonly titbit
1
: a choice morsel of food
2
: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)

Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

I just heard a juicy tidbit about your brother. gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits
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This fascinating fact is just one of the tidbits visitors to Bowling Green, Kentucky’s The Reindeer Farm, owned and operated by Anderson, her husband and her kids, learn during a tour. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Throughout the book, broken down by each era and with commentary written by Swift herself, there are tidbits about fans' favorite moments, colorful sketches of her different costumes and behind-the-scenes pictures showing how much goes into preparing each stadium for the 14-time Grammy winner. Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Here are 10 turkey-trade tidbits — call them side dishes — on this most American of all holidays, all of them having to do with the unfortunate guest of honor for the day, the turkey. Ken Roberts, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 The LPs also feature much of the live banter Adele’s performances have become known for, with those tidbits set to play between songs. Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tidbit 

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from tit- (as in titmouse) + bit entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tidbit was circa 1640

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“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidbit. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

tidbit

noun
tid·​bit ˈtid-ˌbit How to pronounce tidbit (audio)
variants also titbit
1
: a small tasty piece of food
2
: a pleasing bit (as of news)

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