mince pie

or minced pie

noun

1. a pie filled with mincemeat.

mince pie

noun

1. a small round pastry tart filled with mincemeat
2. slang:Cockney_rhyming.
   usually plural an eye

Word History and Origins

Origin of mince pie¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Aside from the middle aisle, Mr McDonnell said there had been a lot of early spend on mince pies, party food and panettone.

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Sainsbury's sold record numbers of pigs in blankets, mince pies and sparkling wine, over the festive period, it has said.

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"However, mince pies and Christmas puddings did buck the trend. They were less popular this year," he added.

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It's hard to look fashionable in a Christmas jumper covered in mince pie crumbs and spatters of mulled wine, so we're not here to make anybody feel bad this festive season.

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When you've polished off your turkey, all the trimmings, followed by Christmas pudding you might be feeling rather full - but a little while later there is often room for a mince pie.

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