English · Food & Drink
slice
/slaɪs/
[/slaɪs/]
cut into thin flat pieces
Beginnerverb
Definition
To cut something into thin, flat pieces. It can also be a noun for one of these thin pieces.
Example
Could you slice the bread for sandwiches?
Could you slice the bread for sandwiches?
Etymology
From Old French 'esclice' (splinter), from a Germanic root meaning to split.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in cooking; 'a slice of' is used for portions of bread, cake, or pizza.