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julienne Synonyms
Another word for julienne
Choosing another word for julienne depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To cut food, especially vegetables, into short, thin, matchstick-sized strips.
Usage Example
"Use a sharp chef's knife to sliver the zucchini and yellow squash before sautéing them."
Strong
sliver
Weak
shred
• adjective (Context 2)
Cut into short, thin, matchstick-sized strips (of vegetables, meat, or other food).
Usage Example
"The salad was topped with julienned carrots, toasted almonds, and a light vinaigrette."
Strongest
julienned
Weak
shredded
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Julienne. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/julienne