chopped
Americanadjective
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diced, minced, or cut into small bits.
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(of an automobile) streamlined; lowered.
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Etymology
Origin of chopped
First recorded in 1540–50
Example Sentences
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Onion-sweet and given depth from the liberal use of mushrooms, the Vegetarian Chopped Liver won raves at a recent Yom Kippur break fast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
It starts with Trader Joe’s Elote Chopped Salad Kit — a slaw-y base with a creamy, tangy dressing and those little corn chip bits that feel like edible confetti.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025
Note: Chopped milk or dark chocolate bars make a great substitute; chocolate chips hold their shape more firmly and are less ideal.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024
Chopped carrot pieces are among the most universally enjoyed foods and a snacking staple -- a mainstay of school lunchboxes, picnics and party platters year-round.
From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024
Chopped olives, pickles, and capers, with a little onion or garlic, if desired, make Tartar Sauce when added to Mayonnaise.
From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle
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