Synonyms for

Slices

Verb / ˈslaɪsʌz / / ˈslaɪsɪz / Another word for slices — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

plural form of slice, a thin, flat piece of something

Synonyms & similar words

slice sliceup cut fade slit slash slicing gash piece pieces cuts portions segments wedges slabs chips shavings strips divisions halves quarters sections partitions splinters shreds dices cubes tranche thins

Synonyms by register

Formal

portions segments divisions parts

Informal

pieces bits wedges slabs

Literary

shards splinters segments

Antonyms

whole unbroken chunk block piece section

Common collocations

  • pizza slices
  • bread slices
  • cake slices
  • thin slices
  • thick slices
  • apple slices
  • cheese slices

Word family

noun slice
verb slice
adjective sliced

Usage note

The word 'slices' typically refers to thin, flat pieces cut from a larger whole. It is often used in the context of food, but can also refer to abstract divisions.

Example sentences

  1. She sliced the apple into thin slices for the pie.
  2. Can I have two slices of bread?
  3. He cut the cake into equal slices for everyone at the party.
  4. She bought a few slices of ham from the deli.
  5. The chef sliced the tomatoes for the salad.

Quotes

  • I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties, there isn’t any privacy. - F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Life itself is the most wonderful fairytale. - Hans Christian Andersen
  • It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both. - Niccolo Machiavelli

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