Definition

A kitchen tool used to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces.

Example

She used a mincer to prepare the meat for the sauce.

Conversation

I just bought a new mincer for the kitchen.

Oh nice! Is it electric or manual?

It's electric, so it should save me a lot of time.

That sounds great! I can't wait to see what you make with it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mincer** → The word 'mincer' comes from the Old French *mincier*, meaning to chop or cut into small pieces. It refers to a device or person that minces food, particularly meat, into finer pieces.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for chopping or cutting into small pieces — that's what a mincer does.

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