julienne
1 synonym for julienne, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Vegetables (or sometimes other food) cut into long, thin, matchstick-like strips.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
julienne vegetable
How to use julienne
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
julienne carrots
a julienne of vegetables
Etymology
From French julienne, likely named after an otherwise unknown chef called Jules or Julien who first served vegetables cut this way in a soup.
Full origin of julienne →Frequently asked questions
What does “julienne” mean?
The word “julienne” means vegetables (or sometimes other food) cut into long, thin, matchstick-like strips. In plain terms, a cooking term for cutting vegetables into thin matchstick strips, or the strips themselves.
How do you pronounce “julienne”?
“Julienne” is pronounced joo-lee-EHN (/ˌdʒuːliˈɛn/ in IPA).
How do you use “julienne” in a sentence?
Here is “julienne” used in a sentence: “The chef topped the soup with a julienne of carrots and leeks.”
What part of speech is “julienne”?
Depending on how it is used, “julienne” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “julienne” come from?
The word “julienne” comes from French. From French julienne, likely named after an otherwise unknown chef called Jules or Julien who first served vegetables cut this way in a soup.
How many meanings does “julienne” have?
“Julienne” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: vegetables (or sometimes other food) cut into long, thin, matchstick-like strips.
