dice
plural noun
small cubes of plastic, ivory, bone, or wood, marked on each side with one to six spots, usually used in pairs in games of chance or in gambling.
diced
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past participleof dice.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dice.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
diceplural nounsmall cubes of plastic, ivory, bone, or wood, marked on each side with one to six spots, usually used in pairs in games of chance or in gambling.
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Note: Very finely diced pancetta should cook through alongside the eggs.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Myka’s fro-yo is served with toppings like extra-virgin olive oil, diced figs, Maldon salt and a hazelnut cream mixed with the crunch of kataifi, an ingredient made famous by Dubai chocolate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Their defenses were diced up by opposing quarterbacks at crucial moments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
“Nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, the cinnamon-spiced, diced apple filling is topped with a brown sugar crumble and baked to a golden brown,” TJ’s describes.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
Jostling among mango and avocado vendors, he sells cups of diced fruit.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
