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Definition of niblet

niblet

/ˈnɪb.lɪt/
nib · let
Plural:niblets
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• noun

1

North American A single whole kernel of sweet corn, especially when removed from the cob and canned or frozen.

Example

"She stirred a cup of sweet corn niblets into the simmering vegetable soup."

2

A very small piece, morsel, or bite-sized bit of food or other material.

Example

"The chef garnished the salad with tiny niblets of toasted walnut and crumbled goat cheese."

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• Rhymes for niblet

• Nearby Words

nibbler
nibbles
nibblies
niblet
nibs
nicandra
nicaragua

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'nibble' combined with the diminutive suffix '-et', and popularized by the Green Giant food company as a trademarked name for canned whole-kernel corn.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Niblet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/niblet
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