Definition

A tool used in the kitchen to cut food into small cubes or pieces.

Example

She used a dicer to prepare the vegetables for the salad.

Conversation

Have you seen my new dicer?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's really cool; it makes chopping vegetables so much faster.

That sounds awesome! I need to get one for my kitchen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dicer → The word 'dicer' is formed from 'dice' (from Old French *dé*, meaning a small cube used in games) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A dicer is a person who plays with dice or uses them in games.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who plays with 'dice' — the '-er' just means a person. A dicer is someone who uses dice in games.

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