bits

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

These are ideal for weeknight stir-fries, skillet chilis or brothy pots of beans where small, scrappy bits of protein can stretch themselves beautifully.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

In the ruins, Sabbagh picked out bits of his family's shattered life -- a scrap of his mother Afaf's bedspread, chunks of wooden furniture from their dining room, a red sofa cushion.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The skirt steak gets seared first until deeply browned, leaving behind savory crisped bits on the bottom of the skillet that become the foundation of the entire dish.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Together, they produced Murphy’s most famous bits from the show, including Gumby, Buckwheat and Mr. Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Cocky leaned down and began gathering up the broken bits of cup.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom