Finesentence logo

Minced: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Add to dictionary

minced

 

[ mษชnst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

food preparation

Minced refers to food that has been chopped into very small pieces, typically used in cooking to enhance the texture and flavor of various dishes. This technique is common for meats, vegetables, and herbs.

Synonyms

chopped, diced, finely cut

Examples of usage

  • Minced garlic adds a wonderful aroma to dishes.
  • The recipe calls for minced beef in the meat sauce.
  • She prefers minced herbs in her salads.
  • You can use canned tomatoes or minced tomatoes in this recipe.
Context #2 | Verb

food processing

To mince is to cut food into very small pieces, typically by chopping or grinding. This method is often used to prepare ingredients for various recipes.

Synonyms

chop, dice, macerate

Examples of usage

  • I need to mince the onion before sautรฉing it.
  • He minced the herbs with a sharp knife.
  • To create a smoother paste, finely mince the garlic.
  • Make sure to mince the meat thoroughly for the best texture.

Translations

Translations of the word "minced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น picado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehackt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cincang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดั€ั–ะฑะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mielony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฟใ˜ใ‚“ๅˆ‡ใ‚Šใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hachรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑyฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mletรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mletรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰็ขŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mlet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸranmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picado

Etymology

The word 'minced' originates from the late Middle English term 'mincen,' which is derived from the Old French 'mincier,' meaning 'to chop or cut finely.' This, in turn, only strictly comes from the Latin term 'minutia,' which means 'smallness' or 'trifle.' The usage of 'mince' in reference to food preparation became popular in the culinary context as the techniques evolved. By the 15th century, it was commonly used to describe the act of finely chopping or grinding ingredients, influencing cooking styles and recipes across various cultures, leading to its modern understanding and application in kitchens worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,642, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.