food bit — a small piece or portion of food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small piece or portion of food
Pronunciation (IPA): /fuːd bɪt/
Example Sentences
- The toddler left food bits all over the high chair.
- Clean up any food bits to avoid attracting ants.
- The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the food bits under the table.
food bit
NOUN[/fuːd bɪt/]
a small piece or portion of food
a small piece or portion of food
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Food derives from Old English 'foda', meaning nourishment or sustenance. Bit originates from the verb 'bite', denoting a small piece that can be consumed in one bite or mouthful.
Breakdown
food (from Old English foda, meaning nourishment) + bit (from bite, meaning a small piece or morsel). The compound describes a small portion of food consumed in a single bite.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The toddler left food bits all over the high chair.”
“Clean up any food bits to avoid attracting ants.”
“The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the food bits under the table.”
“My cat always hunts for food bits that fall on the floor during dinner.”
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