mince pie

American  

Or minced pie

noun

1. a pie filled with mincemeat.

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mince pie British  

noun

1. a small round pastry tart filled with mincemeat

2. slang:Cockney_rhyming (usually plural) an eye

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Etymology

Origin of mince pie

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The hostess usually puts on a nice spread: dips, fresh bread, cuts of ham and beef, Christmas tree-shaped chips with hummus and salsa cruda, mince pies, chocolate squares, etc.

From MarketWatch

With Mariah Carey fully defrosted and mince pies disappearing at an alarming rate, families everywhere are poring over surely the most important item in any household - the Christmas TV listings guide.

From BBC

However, the humble but golden potato and parsnip have gone down in price, along with - if you have any room - Christmas pudding and mince pies.

From BBC

I'm starting to feel a bit festive, and pop out to buy some mince pies to keep me going for the rest of the day.

From BBC

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