mince
verb (used with object)
to cut or chop into very small pieces.
minced
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past participleof mince.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 mince.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
minceverb (used with object)to cut or chop into very small pieces.
Example Sentences
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Apart from poppy seeds, the product also contains sesame seeds, sea salt, minced garlic and minced onion.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The cooked lettuce is then topped with fragrant crushed peppercorns and minced garlic, both cooked together in ghee over medium-high heat.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Quick pickled cucumbers, dressed with rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, bring texture and acidity while a classic Mexican mix of minced onion and cilantro finishes things off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Labneh + minced hot dill pickles + a spoonful of brine.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026
The stewardesses minced up and down the narrow aisle, glancing from side to side like queens greeting the masses.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
