mincemeat

noun

ˈmin(t)s-ˌmēt How to pronounce mincemeat (audio)
Definition of mincemeatnext
as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless the artillery quickly made mincemeat of the enemy's fortifications

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Recent Examples of mincemeat This is the first in a series and includes some of Penelope’s recipes, such as mincemeat pie. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026 The coldest months are peak season for winter beers, a slightly amorphous category defined by production date, alcohol content and spice flavors that can resemble a mincemeat pie. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025 Anyone could make mincemeat of these performances. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025 The lineup shifts with the seasons (think pecan in the fall, mincemeat at Christmas, and cherry in summer), but a few icons never leave the case. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mincemeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mincemeat
  1. destruction
  2. devastation
  3. havoc
  4. demolition
  5. extinction
  6. loss
Noun
  • Despite the destruction, officials said no injuries had been reported in the city.
    — Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her home was not damaged during the back-to-back hurricanes that hit Florida in 2024, but many people close to her experienced flooding and other destruction to their homes, businesses and schools.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of destruction
Noun
  • The mall’s survival amid the community’s devastation was not without controversy given Caruso’s use of private firefighters to ward off the flames.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Security camera photos show the devastation caused by flooding in Metamora, Indiana, where numerous businesses were damaged after severe weather hit on Wednesday.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of devastation
Noun
  • The wingers were the stand-out performers during the pre-season trip to Asia, with Antoine Semenyo in particular — but also Savinho — causing havoc with their dribbling.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The havoc a hacker wreaks using their attack could be catastrophic.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of havoc
Noun
  • Whitaker says the demolition starts the process of rebuilding.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Raiders went 8-1 in Big 12 play, then capped that campaign off with a 34-7 demolition of BYU in the Big 12 championship game.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of demolition
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  • While an entire neighborhood (or more) is threatened with extinction-by-dinosaur, the fate of Starbuck (real-life dogs Buzz and Brisket share the role), featured prominently in the movie’s trailer, seems to have stirred up the most internet agita.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the species has a core memory of how humanity almost hunted them to extinction.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of extinction
Noun
  • Finding the balance between preserving clubhouse culture and throwing future pieces into the fire remains complicated, even as the team dropped to 60-65 following Saturday’s 5-4 walk-off loss to the New York Mets.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of loss

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