mincemeat
1 synonym for mincemeat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sweet mixture of chopped dried fruit, spices, and suet, traditionally used to fill mince pies.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use mincemeat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
make mincemeat of
mince pies with mincemeat
Etymology
Originally "minced meat"; over time the fruit-and-spice filling replaced the meat, but the name stuck.
Full origin of mincemeat →Frequently asked questions
What does “mincemeat” mean?
The word “mincemeat” means a sweet mixture of chopped dried fruit, spices, and suet, traditionally used to fill mince pies. In plain terms, the spiced fruit filling used in mince pies at Christmas, or, informally, a way of saying someone was thoroughly beaten.
How do you pronounce “mincemeat”?
“Mincemeat” is pronounced MIHNS-meet (/ˈmɪnsˌmit/ in IPA).
How do you use “mincemeat” in a sentence?
Here is “mincemeat” used in a sentence: “She stirred cinnamon and brandy into the mincemeat for the Christmas pies.”
What part of speech is “mincemeat”?
“Mincemeat” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mincemeat” have?
“Mincemeat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sweet mixture of chopped dried fruit, spices, and suet, traditionally used to fill mince pies.
