nibs
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nibs
First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Far from luxuriating in a serene and pristine writing environment, Ms. Lewin reveals, Woolf worked amid “old nibs, bits of string, used matches, rusty paper-clips, crumpled envelopes, broken cigarette-holders, etc.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Jennie’s organic coconut bites with cacao nibs and dark chocolate worked beautifully for post-colonoscopy problems.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024
During production, cacao beans are separated into meaty solids, known as nibs, and a fatty portion called cocoa butter.
From National Geographic • Feb. 12, 2024
Once this lip-lock has a good seal, the cookie-cutter digs in with its teeth, of which half are shaped like old-fashioned pen nibs and the other half of which resemble a bandsaw.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023
Then I dumped the nibs into a bowl and added spices to toast in the same pan.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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