sliver

noun
UK: /ˈslɪvər/
US: /ˈslɪvər/

  1. A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material that has broken off a larger piece.

    1. I got a sliver in my finger from the wooden chair.
    2. Carefully remove the sliver of glass from her foot with tweezers.

  2. A small, thin piece of something, often food.

    1. He ate a sliver of cake and drank some milk.
    2. The chef garnished the dish with a sliver of Parmesan cheese.

Synonyms

fragment flake strip shard splinter
sliver verb

  1. To break or split into slivers.

    1. The old wooden post began to sliver in the hot sun.
    2. Be careful not to sliver the wood when you are hammering the nails.

  2. To cut or divide into thin pieces.

    1. She slivered the almonds to decorate the dessert perfectly.
    2. The chef slivered the ginger very thinly for the stir-fry dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sliver" in English means: A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material that has broken off a larger piece., A small, thin piece of something, often food..

The phonetic transcription of "sliver" is /ˈslɪvər/ in British English and /ˈslɪvər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sliver": fragment, flake, strip, shard, splinter.

Example usage of "sliver": "I got a sliver in my finger from the wooden chair.". More examples on the page.