mince pie

Or minced pie

noun

1. a pie filled with mincemeat.

mince pie

noun

1. a small round pastry tart filled with mincemeat

2. slang:Cockney_rhyming,  (usually plural) an eye

Word History and Origins

Origin of mince pie¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

In general, authorities focused on regulating public morals rather than intruding on private lives, but this "middle course," with or without a mince pie ban, still provoked resistance and fury that often turned to violence.

From Salon

Throughout the Twelve Days, people shared traditional mince pies with friends and family, eating a mixture within that contained 13 ingredients representing Christ and his apostles.

From Salon

Aside from the middle aisle, Mr McDonnell said there had been a lot of early spend on mince pies, party food and panettone.

From BBC

Sainsbury's sold record numbers of pigs in blankets, mince pies and sparkling wine, over the festive period, it has said.

From BBC

"However, mince pies and Christmas puddings did buck the trend. They were less popular this year," he added.

From BBC