First Known Use: 1551
Dictionary
1slice
verb \ˈslīs\
: to cut something with a sharp object (such as a knife)
: to cut (something) into pieces or slices
: to make (something) smaller by removing part of it
slicedslic·ing
Full Definition of SLICE
transitive verb
1
: to cut with or as if with a knife
2
: to stir or spread with a slice
3
: to hit (a ball) so that a slice results
intransitive verb
1
: to slice something
2
: to move with a cutting action <the ship sliced through the waves>
— slice·able \ˈslī-sə-bəl\ adjective
— slic·er noun
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Origin of SLICE
Middle English sklicen, from Anglo-French esclicer to splinter, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German slīzan to tear apart — more at slit
2slice
noun
: a thin piece of food that is cut from something larger
: a piece that is cut from a pie, cake, etc.
: a piece that is cut from a piece of fruit
Full Definition of SLICE
1
a : a thin flat piece cut from something b : a wedge-shaped piece (as of pie or cake)
2
: a spatula for spreading paint or ink
3
: a serving knife with wedge-shaped blade <a fish slice>
4
: a flight of a ball that deviates from a straight course in the direction of the dominant hand of the player propelling it; also : a ball following such a course — compare hook
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Origin of SLICE
Middle English sclise, slise, from Anglo-French esclice splinter, from esclicer
First Known Use: 1613
Related to SLICE
- Synonyms
- cross section, sampler, sampling, selection, sample
SLICE Defined for Kids
1slice
verb \ˈslīs\
slicedslic·ing
Definition of SLICE for Kids
1
: to cut with or as if with a knife
2
: to cut into thin flat pieces <I sliced a tomato.>
2slice
noun
Definition of SLICE for Kids
: a thin flat piece cut from something <a slice of bread>
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