What is another word for a bite?

Pronunciation: [ɐ bˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

"A Bite" is a commonly used term to describe a small amount of food being consumed. However, there are several other synonyms which can be used interchangeably. For instance, a "morsel" describes a small, delicately-sized bit of food that is generally savored. A "nibble" refers to a gentle bite, often taken slowly or tentatively. A "mouthful" is a more significant amount of food taken in one bite. Meanwhile, a "taste" implies a brief flavor sensation enjoyed in just one bite. Finally, a "bite-sized" food portion is a small enough amount that can be consumed easily in one or two bites. Using different synonyms for "a bite" can add flavor and nuance to your descriptions of food or culinary experiences.

What are the hypernyms for A bite?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with A bite

  • I like spending time at home. In Paris, people drop by and have a bite to eat, or they drop by and watch Friends on TV. I take my dog to the office there, and I walk to work sometimes.
    Marc Jacobs
  • Well, sometimes if I go out to dinner with my family, people will come up to me and put their hand across my plate for me to shake, sometimes when I have a bite of food in my mouth. I find this a bit disturbing.
    Abdul Qadeer Khan
  • When you make a drama, you spend all day beating a guy to death with a hammer, or what have you. Or, you have to take a bite out of somebody's face. On the other hand, with a comedy, you yell at Billy Crystal for an hour, and you go home.
    Robert De Niro
  • Well, even to this day, if I smell a Big Mac, I'm like Pavlov's dog. My mouth starts watering immediately, like, 'Man, that is so good,' but I can't take a bite of it.
    Morgan Spurlock
  • Frank Wilma, I promise you whatever scum did this, not one man on this force will rest one minute before until he's behind bars. Now, let's grab a bite to eat.
    Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad

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