dice 1 of 2

Definition of dicenext
as in bones
a small cube marked on each side with one to six spots and usually played in pairs in various games she anxiously rolled the dice, hoping to win the jackpot

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

dice

2 of 2

verb

as in to chop
to cut into small pieces quickly diced some peppers and onions and threw them into the stew

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dice
Noun
But this is not worth rolling the dice. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026 No downloads, no updates, no in-app purchases — just dice, cards, and the very real threat of flipping the board when things went south. Ryan Brennan march 20, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Gently slide silken tofu from its packaging, then dice. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community. Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dice
Noun
  • Throughout the property, the original building's bones— beams, tiles, pillars, and window frames—were gently restored to show their age and patina, not conceal it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Crumbled sidewalks were replaced by planks that covered the sludge that concealed the ancient wood fretwork that buried the bones of the metropolis and its people.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Western-style chefs' knives have a wider 20º angle for chopping, while most Japanese-style knives have a less aggressive 15º angle that’s adept at slicing.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Shaded by the forest canopy, locals chop firewood, bag recyclables or tinker with bicycles and electric scooters.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The terse staff will slice a rectangular piece of pizza for you from a long slab, wrap it in paper, and send you on your way.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Those threats include boat strikes from propellers slicing through shells, being caught in fishing nets, shoreline development, tree removal reducing natural cover, de-icing bubblers that give otters access to hibernating turtles, and climate change.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dice. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on dice

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster