Pronunciation

/slaɪs/

Definitions

Noun

A slice is a thin, usually horizontal, portion or part of something that has been cut, especially from a round or loaf-shaped object, like bread, cake, or a pizza.

Verb

To slice refers to the action of cutting something, typically with a sharp blade, into thin, even pieces.

Adjective

Sliced can describe something that has been cut into thin slices, as in “sliced cheese” or “sliced tomatoes.”

Phrases

• “Take a slice of cake”
• “Cut the bread into thin slices”
• “Prepared sliced vegetables”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I grabbed a slice of pizza from the oven.”
• Verb: “She carefully sliced the ripe melon into portions.”
• Adjective: “The store sells pre-packaged sliced ham.”

Synonyms

• Wedge
• Piece
• Chunk
• Slice of
• Portion
• Segment

Antonyms

• Whole
• Uncut
• Intact

Usage

In cooking and baking, slices are commonly used as ingredients or for presentation purposes. In everyday conversation, the verb “to slice” is often used to describe the act of cutting food items, while the noun is typically associated with the result of that切割.