What does DICES mean?

Parts of Speech

Dices is a verb.

Definitions

To dice means to cut food into small cubes of equal size.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdaɪsɪz/
• UK: /ˈdaɪsɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word dices comes from the Old French word "des" meaning "dice". It was first used in the 14th century to describe the cutting of food into small cubes. Dicing is a common cooking technique used to prepare ingredients for recipes such as soups, stews, and salads.

Synonyms

Cube, chop, mince, slice.

Related Words

Diced, dicey, disco.

Example Sentences

• She carefully dices the onions for the soup.
• He dices the carrots into small cubes.
• The recipe calls for dicing the potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes.