Slices Meaning in English
word · lemma: slice
/ˈsɫaɪsəz/
SLY-suhz
/slˈaɪsɪz/
SLY-siz
Definition
Thin, flat pieces cut from a larger object, usually used to describe food like bread, cheese, fruit, or pizza.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for food; 'a slice of bread', 'pizza slices', 'lemon slices'. Not used for very small or irregular pieces. 'Slice' can be used as both a noun and verb, but 'slices' here is plural noun.
Spanish: rebanadas - rodajas - tajadasPortuguese (BR): fatias - pedaçosPortuguese (PT): fatias - pedaçosChinese (Simplified): 片 - 薄片Chinese (Traditional): 片 - 薄片Hindi: स्लाइसें - टुकड़ेArabic: شرائحBengali: টুকরাRussian: ломтики - куски (плоские)Japanese: スライスVietnamese: látKorean: 조각Turkish: dilimUrdu: سلائسIndonesian: irisan - potongan tipis
Example Sentences
She cut three slices of bread for breakfast.
basic
The pizza has eight slices.
basic
He put lemon slices in his water.
basic
Could you pass me a couple of those apple slices?
natural
She arranged the cheese slices neatly on the plate.
natural
We ran out of cake slices before everyone got one.
natural