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Meaning of sliver
A small, narrow, or thin piece of something, often broken or cut off from a larger whole.
Etymology of sliver
The word "sliver" originated in the 14th century from the Old English word "slīfan," which means "to cut" or "to slash," and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "slibiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sleib-" which carries a sense of cutting or splitting.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, narrow piece of food, typically cut from a larger portion
- A small, thin, and often sharp fragment of a hard material, such as glass or metal
- A small amount or portion of something, such as time or money
Usage Examples
- She cut a sliver of cake from the larger portion and served it to her guest.
- The sliver of glass in his foot was painful and needed to be removed immediately.
- The company allocated a small sliver of their budget to marketing and advertising.