Noun
I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger. Verb
carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry
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Noun
For some Jewish Democrats, there’s a sliver of hope that opening a conversation might lead to change.—Felice Friedson, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025 That leaves second-year back Watson and Tyler Badie trying to attach themselves to some sliver of space on the roster.—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 July 2025
Verb
Diani slivering between lines, Mateo evaporated and reappeared like some Marvel character.—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 July 2025 McDonald's to add Daily Double burger to menu The Daily Double, available now nationwide, is made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese, shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices.—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sliver
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English slivere, from sliven to slice off, from Old English -slīfan; akin to Old English -slǣfan to cut
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