plural kibbles
1
: coarsely ground meal or grain typically used as animal feed
especially
: small, dry pellets of processed food for pets (such as dogs and cats)
She refilled Moosh's water bowl and checked his supply of kibble. —
Anne Tyler
Anne Tyler … the high costs of shipping products like 40-pound bags of kibble. —Brad Stone
Brad Stone 2
: a pellet of kibble
—usually plural
The treats should be tiny so that she does not get full. Cat food kibbles make a good treat because they are tiny and usually palatable to dogs.—Katherine A. Houpt
Katherine A. HouptAmericans' pets are undoubtedly the best-fed animals in the world, but it costs their owners a lot to keep them in kibbles.—Jake Chapline
Jake ChaplineExamples of kibble in a Sentence
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the twist-locking lid, sealing strip, and included desiccant pack keep the kibble inside fresh.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
For pet owners, including their favorite toys, leashes and feeding bowls, and a ziplock of their favorite kibble can ensure their needs are met during an evacuation.
—Elaine Wilkinson, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
And these canine guests don't have to pay a dime and still get groomed, fed an all-you-can-eat kibble buffet, entertained with ride simulators, and spoiled with a comfy place to nap the day away.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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The device comes with an HD camera that captures footage of your pets chomping away at their kibble.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the twist-locking lid, sealing strip, and included desiccant pack keep the kibble inside fresh.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
For pet owners, including their favorite toys, leashes and feeding bowls, and a ziplock of their favorite kibble can ensure their needs are met during an evacuation.
—Elaine Wilkinson, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
And these canine guests don't have to pay a dime and still get groomed, fed an all-you-can-eat kibble buffet, entertained with ride simulators, and spoiled with a comfy place to nap the day away.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Kibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kibble. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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