morsel
word
Definition
A small piece or bite of food; sometimes used more generally for a small amount of anything.
Usage & Nuances
"Morsel" is formal or literary; often used for something small and tempting, especially food. Common in phrases like "not a morsel" (nothing at all). Rare in casual speech; "bite" or "piece" is more natural in conversation.
Spanish: bocado - pedacitoPortuguese (BR): pedaço - bocadinhoPortuguese (PT): bocadinho - pedaçoChinese (Simplified): 小块 - 一口Chinese (Traditional): 小塊 - 一口Hindi: छोटा टुकड़ा - कौरArabic: لقمة - قطعة صغيرة
Example Sentences
She ate a morsel of bread for breakfast.
basic
Not a morsel of food was left after the party.
basic
He gave the dog a morsel from his plate.
basic
Could I have just a morsel of cake? I'm too full for more.
natural
Every morsel of gossip was passed around the office.
natural
She savored every morsel of the fine chocolate.
natural