Slice

/slaɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thin, broad piece cut from a larger object.

She cut a slice of cheese to put on her sandwich.

A portion of something, especially food.

I would like a slice of chocolate cake, please.

An act of cutting something into pieces.

The slice of the bread was uneven.

verb

To cut something into slices.

He decided to slice the tomatoes for the salad.

To make a thin, flat piece from something.

She sliced the paper to create a clean edge.

To move with a smooth or gliding motion.

The skier sliced through the snow effortlessly.

Middle English 'slicen', from Old English 'slycan', meaning 'to cut'.

slice of life

A realistic representation of everyday experiences.

take a slice

To take a share or part of something.

slice and dice

To scrutinize or analyze something in detail.

slicer

A tool or device used for cutting slices.

slicing

The action or process of cutting something into slices.

To take a shortcut or to do something quicker.

Let’s slice through the red tape and get this project moving.

To make a mistake or error, particularly in sports.

He totally sliced that shot, sending it right into the water.