sliced
word · lemma: slice
/ˈsɫaɪst/
/slˈaɪst/
Definition
Cut into thin, flat pieces, usually referring to food. Often used to describe bread, meat, fruit, or vegetables that have been divided into slices.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for food; comes after the noun ('sliced bread', 'sliced apples') or with 'was/were' as an adjective ('the cheese was sliced'). Not the same as 'chopped' (small random pieces) or 'diced' (small cubes). Often in recipes or menus.
Spanish: en rodajas - en rebanadas - cortadoPortuguese (BR): fatiado - cortado em fatiasPortuguese (PT): fatiado - cortado em fatiasChinese (Simplified): 切片的Chinese (Traditional): 切片的Hindi: कटा हुआ (पतले टुकड़ों में)Arabic: مقطّع إلى شرائحBengali: টুকরো করাRussian: нарезанный ломтикамиJapanese: スライスされたVietnamese: cắt látKorean: 슬라이스된 - 얇게 썬Turkish: dilimlenmişUrdu: کٹا ہوا (قتلے کی صورت میں)Indonesian: diiris tipis - diiris
Example Sentences
Can I get my meat sliced a bit thicker?
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I bought some sliced cheese for breakfast.
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The apples were sliced for the pie.
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He likes his bread sliced thin.
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The onions were already sliced, so dinner was quicker to make.
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You can buy sliced mushrooms at most supermarkets these days.
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