Pronunciation: /mɪns/
noun a type of finely chopped or ground food, such as meat
A1 I used a mince of garlic in the pasta sauce.
A2 The recipe calls for a mince of onions and carrots.
B1 The chef prepared a mince of meat for the curry.
B2 The butcher sells a special mince blend for burgers.
C1 The gourmet restaurant uses a high-quality mince in their dishes.
C2 The culinary school teaches students how to mince various ingredients effectively.
verb to chop or grind food, especially meat, into very small pieces
A1 I mince garlic before adding it to the sauce.
A2 She minces the meat to make meatballs.
B1 The recipe calls for mincing the onions finely.
B2 After mincing the vegetables, add them to the stir-fry.
C1 The chef expertly minced the herbs for the garnish.
C2 Mincing the ingredients is a crucial step in preparing the dish.
formal The chef carefully minced the garlic for the sauce.
informal I asked my mom to mince the onions for the salad.
slang I can't stand when people mince their words, just say what you mean!
figurative The author minces no words in his critique of modern society.
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