mincemeat

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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 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

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

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