English Explanatory Dictionary

sound bite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An extract from a speech or interview used as edited into a news or other broadcast; an interview clip, especially seen as particularly expressive or pithy.
  2. A one-liner deliberately produced for this purpose; a statement specifically intended to be punchy and memorable.
  3. Synonym of sound clip.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaʊndbaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sound bite.wav

Word forms

sound bite sound bites soundbite

Synonyms

sound cut sound clip

Related words

platitude

Derived words

soundbitey
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