Slice

/slaɪs/ · noun

Meaning

That which is thin and broad..

Definitions by Sense

1. That which is thin and broad.
2. A thin, broad piece cut off.
3. (colloquial) An amount of anything.
4. A piece of pizza, shaped like a sector of a circle.
5. (British) A snack consisting of pastry with savoury filling.
6. A broad, thin piece of plaster.
7. A knife with a thin, broad blade for taking up or serving fish; also, a spatula for spreading anything, as paint or ink.
8. A salver, platter, or tray.

Example Sentences

I pulled in hand over hand on the cord, and when I judged myself near enough, rose at infinite risk to about half my height and thus commanded the roof and a slice of the interior of the cabin.

a slice of bacon; a slice of cheese; a slice of bread

Jim was munching on a slice of toast.

Blackpool, chasing a seventh win in 17 league matches, simply could not contain Sunderland's rampant attack and had to resort to a combination of last-ditch defending, fine goalkeeping and a large slice of fortune.

For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the best Guido meal is a slice and a Coke.

I bought a ham and cheese slice at the service station.

Slice the cheese thinly.

The knife left sliced his arm.

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• slices
• slicing
• sliced

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