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Slice
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Local meaning
One portion of a pizza, commonly ordered by itself at a New York pizzeria rather than by naming the whole pie.
A slice is the everyday single-serving pizza order. Plain slice usually means a cheese slice without added toppings, while shops may also offer specialty slices by name.
Example in context
- “Two plain slices and a soda, please.”
How it is used
Ordinary English with especially strong everyday importance in New York pizza culture.
neutral, everyday
pizzerias, quick meals, street food
Ordinary English with especially strong everyday importance in New York pizza culture.
Plain does not mean no cheese; in many New York shops it means the standard cheese-and-sauce slice.
Spelling and scope
Ordinary English with especially strong everyday importance in New York pizza culture.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a plain slice in New York?
Usually it is the standard cheese slice with tomato sauce and no extra toppings.
Can slice mean the whole pizza?
No. The whole pizza is normally called a pie, while a slice is one portion.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Words That Make You Sound Like You’re From New YorkDictionary.com
Regional overview documenting hero, pie and slice, on line, the city, upstate, Jersey, thruway, and food shopping.