tidbit

noun

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

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Examples of tidbit in a Sentence

The book includes lots of juicy tidbits about the project's early days. gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits
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Meanwhile, here is the latest menu of tidbits to help you on your way. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 July 2026 The only glimpses into the event so far have come from tidbits shared by those who attended. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 July 2026 And when asked about any local lore surrounding the bridge, Hottel provided this tidbit. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Kittle shared an interesting tidbit about the upcoming wedding while attending the Tight Ends & Friends concert. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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tidbit

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

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