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mince
noun
verb
food chopped into small bits
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- M
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- INC
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
mɪns
Meaning
Definitions
noun
food chopped into small bits
“a mince of mushrooms”
verb
make less severe or harsh
“He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”
verb
cut into small pieces
“mince the garlic”
verb
walk daintily
“She minced down the street”
In context
Example Sentences
a mince of mushrooms
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
mince the garlic
She minced down the street
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