julienne

/ʒuˈliɛn/; /ˈdʒuːliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a method of cutting food into thin strips, typically into long, narrow pieces.

“She cut the vegetables into a fine julienne for the salad.”

2. verb

to cut (food) into thin strips, typically into long, narrow pieces.

“He julienne the carrots for the stir-fry.”

3. proper noun

the French town where a type of vegetable cutter was invented.

“The chef from Julienne was famous for his culinary skills.”

Synonyms

  • shreds
  • slivers
  • strips
  • thin strips

Antonyms

  • chunks
  • large pieces