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 destruction or annihilation
—used in the phrase make mincemeat of
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Examples of mincemeat in a Sentence
the artillery quickly made mincemeat of the enemy's fortifications
Recent Examples on the Web
There's no Christmas pie more traditional (or divisive) than classic mincemeat pie.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
My mother always made mincemeat pies for thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
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
The Ravens met the Cincinnati Bengals on the last Sunday of the 2020 regular season and made mincemeat of their divisional foe, bashing out 404 rushing yards to clinch a playoff berth for the third year in a row.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2023
It’s because bones are also light and flexible, and the physics behind the speed and angle of blows make mincemeat of strength measures.
—Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, 3 May 2018
Close all the way except in one respect: The final score will make mincemeat of the total.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2022
The Ventura native ultimately made mincemeat of USC’s defense, accounting for five touchdowns, including three on the ground.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2022
Two judges have viewed this from a constitutional perspective and made mincemeat out of it.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
My mother always made mincemeat pies for thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
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
The Ravens met the Cincinnati Bengals on the last Sunday of the 2020 regular season and made mincemeat of their divisional foe, bashing out 404 rushing yards to clinch a playoff berth for the third year in a row.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2023
It’s because bones are also light and flexible, and the physics behind the speed and angle of blows make mincemeat of strength measures.
—Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, 3 May 2018
Close all the way except in one respect: The final score will make mincemeat of the total.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2022
The Ventura native ultimately made mincemeat of USC’s defense, accounting for five touchdowns, including three on the ground.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2022
Two judges have viewed this from a constitutional perspective and made mincemeat out of it.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
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First Known Use
1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
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