Slice: meaning, definitions and examples

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slice

 

[ slaɪs ]

Context #1

in cooking

A thin, flat piece of food cut from a larger portion.

Synonyms

cut, piece, portion

Examples of usage

  • She offered me a slice of cake.
  • He cut a slice of bread for his sandwich.
Context #2

in mathematics

A portion of a circle bounded by two radii and the included arc.

Synonyms

sector, segment, wedge

Examples of usage

  • Calculate the area of the slice of the pizza.
  • The pie chart is divided into several slices.
Context #3

informal

To hit or strike with a cutting motion.

Synonyms

carve, chop, cut

Examples of usage

  • He sliced the ball into the net.
  • The chef expertly sliced the vegetables.

Translations

Translations of the word "slice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fatia

🇮🇳 टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 Scheibe

🇮🇩 iris

🇺🇦 слайс

🇵🇱 plasterek

🇯🇵 スライス

🇫🇷 tranche

🇪🇸 rebanada

🇹🇷 dilim

🇰🇷 조각

🇸🇦 شريحة

🇨🇿 plátek

🇸🇰 plátok

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 rezina

🇮🇸 sneið

🇰🇿 тілім

🇬🇪 ნაჭერი

🇦🇿 dilim

🇲🇽 rebanada

Word origin

The word 'slice' originated from the Old English word 'slysan', which means to cut or tear apart. Over time, the meaning of 'slice' has evolved to refer to a thin, flat piece of food or a portion of a circle. The verb form of 'slice' also developed to describe the action of cutting or striking with a slicing motion. 'Slice' is commonly used in various contexts, from cooking to mathematics.

See also: slicer, slicing.