dice

²dice

verb

diceddic·ing

Definition of DICE

transitive verb

1

a : to cut into small cubes <diced onions> b : to ornament with square markings <diced leather>

2

a : to bring by playing dice <dice himself into debt> b : to lose by dicing <dice her money away>

intransitive verb

1

: to play games with dice <dice for drinks in the bar — Malcolm Lowry>

2

: to take a chance <the temptation to dice with death — Newsweek>

— dic·er noun

Examples of DICE

1. Dice the potatoes and add them to the soup.
2. <quickly diced some peppers and onions and threw them into the stew>

Origin of DICE

Middle English dycen, from dyce

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DICE

Synonyms: chop, hash, mince

Related Words: chip, grate, grind, kibble, mash, puree (or purée), slice; butcher, carve, dissect

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