# slicing

/ˈsɫaɪsɪŋ/ (US) · /slˈaɪsɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/slicing
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

the act of cutting something into thin, flat pieces. You usually do this with food like bread, meat, or vegetables.

For teachers: the action of cutting something into thin, flat sections. Often used as a gerund to describe a specific culinary or industrial process.

## Examples

- The chef is busy slicing the onions for the soup.
- Proper slicing of the roast beef requires a very sharp knife to ensure the pieces are uniform and thin.
- While the machine handles the bulk slicing of the timber, the final finishing work must be done by hand to preserve the delicate grain of the wood.

## Usage notes

- Often functions as a gerund; when used as a noun, it typically describes the process rather than the result.

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