kibble
word
Definition
Small, dry pieces of food made for pets, especially dogs and cats. Kibble is usually sold in bags and is a popular, convenient way to feed animals.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable—'some kibble,' not 'a kibble.' Common collocations: 'dog kibble,' 'cat kibble,' 'bag of kibble.' Refers mainly to dry, crunchy pet food. Not used for wet or canned food.
Spanish: croquetas (para mascotas) - pienso (para mascotas)Portuguese (BR): ração seca (para animais)Portuguese (PT): ração seca (para animais)Chinese (Simplified): 宠物干粮Chinese (Traditional): 寵物乾糧Hindi: पालतू जानवरों का सूखा खानाArabic: طعام جاف للحيوانات الأليفةBengali: কিবল - শুকনো পোষা প্রাণীর খাবারRussian: сухой кормJapanese: ドライフードVietnamese: thức ăn hạt (cho thú cưng)Korean: 건사료Turkish: kuru mamaUrdu: خشک جانوروں کی خوراکIndonesian: makanan kering (hewan peliharaan)
Example Sentences
The bag of kibble is almost empty.
basic
I always feed my dog kibble in the morning.
basic
Cats like to eat kibble or canned food.
basic
We ran out of kibble, so I picked some up on my way home.
natural
Some dogs prefer wet food over kibble.
natural
Can you pour some kibble into the cat’s bowl?
natural