cubed

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adjective

ˈkyübd How to pronounce cubed (audio)
: cut or shaped into cubes
The Texans were impressed with my concoction of cubed chuck roast, garlic, onions, and seven varieties of fiery red chile pepper that I'd hunted down earlier that day at a Mexican market in Queens.—Lisa Fain
Other pork cuts include cubed shoulder meat, pork shank and French garlic sausage …—Sam Gugino

cubed

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past tense and past participle of cube entry 3

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Pasta salad with cubed cheese and crunchy veggies, such as cucumbers and peppers. — Isabel Lopez, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 Cucumbers and shallots add a welcome crunch to this refreshing summer salad of cubed watermelon, fresh mint, and crumbled feta cheese. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 To make this side dish a meal, toss in some cubed ham. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 See Stop sale Employee stated cubed tuna was there from prior day. — Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cubed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cubed was in 1903

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“Cubed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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