slice

/slais/
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slice

He carefully cuts a slice of bread from the loaf.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A thin, flat piece cut from a larger object: A portion of something, often food, that has been cut into a broad, thin shape.
    • A share or portion of something non-physical: A part of something abstract, such as profits, revenue, or time.
    • A stroke in sports (especially golf) that curves unintentionally: In golf, a shot that curves sharply away from the direction intended by a right-handed player (to the right) or a left-handed player (to the left).
    • A kitchen utensil: A spatula-like tool, such as one for serving fish or spreading ink or paint.
    • A cut or wound: An act or instance of cutting, or the wound made by a cut.

  2. Verb:

    • To cut something into thin, flat pieces: To divide an object, especially food, into slices.
    • To hit a ball with a slicing motion: In sports like golf or tennis, to hit the ball so that it spins and curves in flight.
    • To cut through something cleanly: To make a clean, sweeping cut.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • Would you like a slice of pizza? (A flat piece of pizza.)
    • They offered him a slice of the profits. (A share of the profits.)
    • His golf slice always sends the ball into the rough. (A curving golf shot.)
    • Use the fish slice to serve the fillets. (A serving spatula.)
    • The slice on his finger required stitches. (A cut or wound.)

  • Verb:

    • Please slice the tomatoes thinly for the salad. (To cut into thin pieces.)
    • If you slice the ball, it will veer off to the right. (To hit with a curving spin.)
    • The laser sliced through the metal. (To cut through cleanly.)
Advanced Usage

  • "a slice of life": A realistic representation of everyday experience in a story, film, or play.

    • The film is a charming slice of life in a small village.

  • "to slice and dice": To cut something into many small pieces; often used figuratively to mean analyzing data in great detail.

    • The software allows you to slice and dice the sales figures.

  • "to slice through something": To move through something easily and quickly.

    • The boat sliced through the calm water.
Variants and Related Words

  • Slicer (n): A person or device that slices.

    • He is the best meat slicer in the deli.
    • We bought an electric vegetable slicer.

  • Slicing (n/adj): The action of cutting into slices; describing a shot that curves.

    • The slicing of the bread must be even.
    • He has a slicing problem with his golf swing.
Synonyms
  • Noun (piece): piece, portion, sliver, wedge, segment.
  • Verb (cut): cut, carve, slit, slash.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Slice off: To remove something by cutting it.

    • He sliced off a piece of cheese from the block.

  • Slice up: To cut something completely into slices.

    • Could you slice up the loaf for me?
Related Idioms

  • The greatest thing since sliced bread: Used to describe a new invention or idea that is considered extremely good and useful.

    • He thinks this new app is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

  • A slice of the cake/pie: A share of something desirable, such as profits or benefits.

    • Every department wants a larger slice of the cake.
slice

He carefully cuts a slice of bread from the loaf.

Noun
  1. a spatula for spreading paint or ink
  2. a thin flat piece cut off of some object
  3. a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
    • he took lessons to cure his slicing
  4. a wound made by cutting
    • he put a bandage over the cut
  5. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion
    • a piece of pie
    • a slice of bread
  6. a share of something
    • a slice of the company's revenue
Verb
  1. hit a ball so that it causes a backspin
  2. cut into slices
    • Slice the salami, please
  3. hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels in a different direction
  4. make a clean cut through
    • slit her throat

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