Kibble Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɪbəɫ

KIB-uhl

UK

kˈɪbəl

KIB-uhl

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 खाना
• Arabic: طعام جاف للحيوانات الأليفة
• Bengali: কিবল - শুকনো পোষা প্রাণীর খাবার
• Russian: сухой корм
• Japanese: ドライフード
• Vietnamese: thức ăn hạt (cho thú cưng)
• Korean: 건사료
• Turkish: kuru mama
• Urdu: خشک جانوروں کی خوراک
• Indonesian: makanan kering (hewan peliharaan)

Example Sentences

I always feed my dog kibble in the morning.

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The bag of kibble is almost empty.

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Cats like to eat kibble or canned food.

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We ran out of kibble, so I picked some up on my way home.

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Some dogs prefer wet food over kibble.

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Can you pour some kibble into the cat’s bowl?

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