mincemeat

1 of 2

noun

mince·​meat ˈmin(t)s-ˌmēt 

1

: minced meat

2

: a finely chopped mixture (as of raisins, apples, and spices) sometimes with meat that is often used as pie filling

3

: a state of defeat, destruction, or annihilation

—used in the phrase make mincemeat of

a boxer who regularly makes mincemeat of opponents

make mincemeat (out) of

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phrase

informal

: to destroy, ruin, or defeat (someone or something) in a very thorough and complete way

Last year's champions have been making mincemeat of the competition again this year.

Synonyms of mincemeat

Noun

• destruction
• devastation
• havoc
• demolition
• extinction
• loss

Examples of mincemeat in a Sentence

Noun

the artillery quickly made mincemeat of the enemy's fortifications

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Piranhas make mincemeat of fishing line, light wire leaders, and 1X hooks. — Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026

The Sabres’ forecheck made mincemeat of the Bruins’ defense. — Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026

Phrase

Built around an aluminum enduro frame with carbon components, the bike is lightweight yet sturdy and can make mincemeat of rocky terrain. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2023

Officially known as the 2023 Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4² (or 4×4 Squared), the luxury SUV is designed to make mincemeat of any terrain by adding higher ground clearance to its solid powertrain. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mincemeat

• make mincemeat (out) of

Rhymes for mincemeat

• bittersweet
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overeat
• overheat
• parakeet
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete

Kids Definition

mincemeat

noun

mince·​meat ˈmin(t)-ˌsmēt 

1

: minced meat

2

: a finely chopped mixture (as of raisins, apples, and spices) with or without meat