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morsel

UK
/ˈmɔːsəl/
US
/ˈmɔrsl/

Translations

morselnoun
morsels
pl
UK
/ˈmɔːsəl/
US
/ˈmɔrsl/
She savored every morsel of the delicious chocolate cake.
Elle a savouré chaque morceau du délicieux gâteau au chocolat.
Additional translations
bijouFiguré, pour une personne ou une chose particulièrement charmante.
parcellePour une petite quantité, en emploi figuré.
bouchéeSurtout pour une petite quantité de nourriture.
Synonyms
bite
nibble
piece
fragment
scrap
bit
mouthful
taste
portion
morselverb
morselled
Past Simple
morselled
Past Participle
morselling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɔː.səl/
US
/ˈmɔr.səl/
Rare or archaic usage: chiefly literary.
grignoterPour manger par petites bouchées.
The puppy morselled its biscuit on the kitchen floor.
Le chiot a grignoté son biscuit sur le sol de la cuisine.
She morselled the loaf so that each child would have a share.
Elle a morcelé le pain afin que chaque enfant ait sa part.
Synonyms
nibble
bite
pick at
peck at
snack
portion
parcel out
divide
break up
crumb

Definitions

morselnoun
A small piece or amount of food; a bite.
She savored every morsel of the delicious chocolate cake.
A small portion or amount of something.
He only had a morsel of information about the new project.
Something or someone that is especially pleasing or delightful.
The dessert was a sweet little morsel that everyone enjoyed.
morselverb
To divide into or distribute in small pieces or portions.
She morselled the loaf so that each child would have a share.
To eat or nibble at (something) in small bites.
The puppy morselled its biscuit on the kitchen floor.
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