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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Secondly, markets may overreact to a piece of data or a policymaker tidbit, pricing in hikes or cuts that the central bank then fails to deliver. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Nancy Guthrie’s active social life Friends who’ve shared tidbits about Guthrie since her abduction have described her social life as highly active, involving frequent get-togethers, meaningful discussion and even gameplay. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Apart from guest tidbits, most details of Swift and Kelce’s wedding have remained under wraps. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Then there are loaves that look like the picture of health, conveying a sense of healthfulness with their dark coloration and crusts covered with inviting tidbits. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 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

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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 5 Aug. 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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