Morsel: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Morsel noun. A small piece or mouthful of food.
How to say it
MOR-sul/ˈmɔːs(ə)l/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (MOR).
Morsel in a sentence
The dog sat by the table, hoping for a morsel of roast chicken.
Not a morsel was left on the platter by the end of the evening.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- bite
- mouthful
- scrap
- crumb
Where morsel comes from
From Old French, a little bite, from Latin morsus, a bite.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Not a _____ was left on the platter by the end of the evening.
- morsel
- hostelry
- zest
Show the answer
morsel: Not a morsel was left on the platter by the end of the evening.