B1noun 5K

Morsel

🇬🇧 UK //ˈmɔːsəl// 🇺🇸 US //ˈmɔrsəl//

Meaning of Morsel

A small piece or amount of food.

In simple words: A small piece of food.

Morsel in a sentence

• She took a morsel of the delicious cake.
• Each morsel was carefully prepared and beautifully presented.
• He offered me a morsel of his sandwich to taste.
• The chef served a morsel of each dish for us to sample.
• They savored every morsel as if it were a feast.

How to use Morsel

Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. It often implies a small, tasty piece of food. Not typically used for large servings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'more-sell' - imagine you want 'more' of a delicious small 'sell' piece of food.

Related words

Collocations with Morsel

• small morsel
• delicious morsel
• tasty morsel
• bite-sized morsel
• last morsel

Synonyms for Morsel

• bite
• piece
• nibble
• chunk
• bit

Opposites of Morsel

• large portion
• entire meal

Common mistakes with Morsel

• Confusing 'morsel' with 'morsels' - remember it's singular.
• Using 'morsel' for non-food items, which is generally incorrect.
• Mispronouncing 'morsel' by emphasizing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Morsel

What does Morsel mean?

A small piece of food.

What is the definition of Morsel?

A small piece or amount of food.

How do you use Morsel in a sentence?

She took a morsel of the delicious cake.

Can you give another example of Morsel?

Each morsel was carefully prepared and beautifully presented.

What are synonyms for Morsel?

Common alternatives include bite, piece, nibble, chunk, bit.

What is the opposite of Morsel?

Opposite meanings include large portion, entire meal.

What words go with Morsel?

It commonly pairs with small morsel, delicious morsel, tasty morsel, bite-sized morsel, last morsel.

What are common mistakes when using Morsel?

Confusing 'morsel' with 'morsels' - remember it's singular. Using 'morsel' for non-food items, which is generally incorrect. Mispronouncing 'morsel' by emphasizing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Morsel?

US: //ˈmɔrsəl//, UK: //ˈmɔːsəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Morsel?

Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. It often implies a small, tasty piece of food. Not typically used for large servings.

What CEFR level is Morsel?

"Morsel" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.