nibbles
noun C2
Plain meaning
small pieces of food served before or between meals
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe small pieces of food served before or between meals, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned nibbles as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines nibbles in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear nibblesevidence of nibbleswidespread nibbles
Watch out
Do not use “nibbles” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.