slice
Translation
slice
Examples
Could I have a slice of bread?
Could I have a slice of bread?
He cut the cake into six slices.
He cut the cake into six slices.
Grammar Patterns
a slice of ((sth.)) a thin, flat piece of food. Can I have a slice of pizza?
Similar Words
Synonyms: piece, portion, wedge, segment
Etymology
From Old French 'esclice', meaning 'splinter'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sharp knife making a 'sl-' sound as it cuts a 'nice' slice of cake.