Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sound-bite
noun
/ˈsaʊnd.baɪt/
Definition
A short, catchy excerpt or statement, particularly one that is memorable or quotable.
Examples
- During the interview, the politician delivered a memorable sound-bite that was quoted in the news.
- The news anchor played a sound-bite from the press conference to illustrate the speaker’s main point.
Meaning
Sound-bite refers to a brief, often engaging or impactful snippet of audio or speech, especially used in media and politics.
Synonyms
- clip
- snippet
- quotation
- excerpt
- catchphrase
