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cubes

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkjubz// UK //kjˈuːbz// cubes Humorous

n. a small block with six equal square sides. You often cut food into cubes to cook it evenly.

n. a solid geometric shape with six equal square faces; in culinary contexts, small uniform pieces of food cut for even cooking.


SIMPLE

Cut the potatoes into small cubes.

CONTEXTUAL

She chopped the onions into cubes before adding them to the pan.

COMPLEX

The architect designed the building using a series of interlocking cubes to create a dynamic, modern facade.

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