mincemeat

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

Synonyms of mincemeat

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

Examples of mincemeat in a Sentence

the artillery quickly made mincemeat of the enemy's fortifications

Recent Examples on the Web

The Sabres’ forecheck made mincemeat of the Bruins’ defense in the first period. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026

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

This round has seen goals galore: 10 from Bayern Munich, who made mincemeat of a handy side in Atalanta, eight from PSG and seven from Atletico Madrid (who successfully resisted Tottenham Hotspur’s attempt at a comeback in London). —Phil Hay, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026

Cat parents grinding their children into mincemeat. —Joe Wilkins Published Mar 12, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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