Diced: meaning, definitions and examples

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diced

 

[ daɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Diced refers to cutting food into small, uniform cubes. This technique is commonly used in cooking to ensure even cooking and consistent texture in dishes.

Synonyms

chopped, cubed, sliced.

Examples of usage

  • I diced the onions for the salsa.
  • The recipe calls for diced tomatoes to add flavor.
  • Make sure to diced the vegetables evenly for the stir-fry.
  • She diced the chicken into small pieces before marinating.

Translations

Translations of the word "diced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 picado

🇮🇳 कटे हुए

🇩🇪 gewürfelt

🇮🇩 dihiris dadu

🇺🇦 нарізаний кубиками

🇵🇱 pokrojony w kostkę

🇯🇵 角切りの

🇫🇷 coupé en dés

🇪🇸 picado

🇹🇷 küp küp doğranmış

🇰🇷 주사위 모양으로 썬

🇸🇦 مقطع إلى مكعبات

🇨🇿 nakrájený na kostičky

🇸🇰 nakrájaný na kocky

🇨🇳 切成小块的

🇸🇮 narezan na kocke

🇮🇸 tennt í teningum

🇰🇿 шаршы етіп кесілген

🇬🇪 მრგვალი დაჭრილი

🇦🇿 kubiklərə doğranmış

🇲🇽 cortado en cubos

Etymology

The word 'diced' comes from the late 16th century, originally deriving from the word 'die', which means a small cube or block. It was initially used in the context of playing dice, where small cubes are rolled for games of chance. The term began to evolve in culinary contexts, highlighting the method of cutting food into small, uniform sizes. Over time, 'diced' became an essential term in cooking recipes, where precise sizes are crucial for even cooking and presentation. The transformation of its use from games to cooking illustrates the flexibility of language and how terms can shift in meaning based on context.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,516, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.