[joo-lee-EHN, zhoo-LYEHN] n . Foods that have been cut into matchstick-like strips. The food is first cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. The slices are then stacked and cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips. If the food is round, cut a thin slice from the bottom so it will sit firmly and not roll on the work surface. julienne v . To cut food into very thin strips.