cut·out
ˈkət-ˌau̇t 
1
: something cut out or off from something else
also
: the space or hole left after cutting
2
: one that cuts out
3
: an intermediary in a clandestine operation
4
: a record album no longer in production that is sold at a discount
cutout
adjective
cut out; cutting out; cuts out
1
: to form by erosion
2
: to determine or assign through necessity
you've got your work cut out for you
3
: to take the place of : supplant
4
: to put an end to : desist from
cut out wasteful spending
6
a
: to remove from a series or circuit : disconnect
cut out a car from a train
b
: to make inoperative
: naturally fitted or suited
not cut out to be a vet
Synonyms
Examples of cutout in a Sentence
Noun
a cardboard cutout of a famous actor
Verb
the engine abruptly cut out
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!
Recent Examples on the Web
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Jennie’s minidress featured a daring yet fun cutout featuring a charmed waist chain.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The singer made a splash in a metallic Louis Vuitton minidress with cutout boots, but the most shocking aspect was her dramatic glam featuring a new bleach blonde bob and black lipstick.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Gardner and Day’s characters brought out cutouts of Drake’s and Lamar’s faces, but before things could fall apart further their morning show cuts to commercial.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 May 2024
Large cutouts form windows and ensure no views are missed.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
The sleek outfit with geometric cutouts was created by Carolina Herrera’s creative director Wes Gordon, who spent the past few months working with the Colombian superstar on the look, according to Vogue.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, attended the event in a white halter dress with a midriff cutout and statement sunglasses, continuing her sideline support of her sporty husband.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Halle is often spotted in vibrant colors and pastels while Chloe leans into monochromatic outfits with cutout details.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 May 2024
Truly, some managers are simply not cut out for the job.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
These drugs work in tandem with lifestyle changes, such as cutting out alcohol and caffeine, consuming small, more frequent meals, and quitting smoking.
—Denise Mann, Health, 3 May 2024
However, its red-teaming units have their work cut out for them.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 2 May 2024
Windows users aren’t entirely cut out of the parental monitoring world.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
So each kid basically just drew or cut out stuff and taped it on the tree.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024
And by cutting out the middlemen, fishers get more money — an average of about 20 percent more — for their catch, which supports their community.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
Think of these earth signs as that one friend who knows all the best spots to party, but can also cut out some R&R time and plan a fabulous girls' day at a posh spa.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Noun
The archive ensemble, which has never been worn, electrified the red carpet with its plunging neckline, sheer cutout and more than 100,000 beads and sequins.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Jennie’s minidress featured a daring yet fun cutout featuring a charmed waist chain.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The singer made a splash in a metallic Louis Vuitton minidress with cutout boots, but the most shocking aspect was her dramatic glam featuring a new bleach blonde bob and black lipstick.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Gardner and Day’s characters brought out cutouts of Drake’s and Lamar’s faces, but before things could fall apart further their morning show cuts to commercial.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 May 2024
Large cutouts form windows and ensure no views are missed.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
The sleek outfit with geometric cutouts was created by Carolina Herrera’s creative director Wes Gordon, who spent the past few months working with the Colombian superstar on the look, according to Vogue.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, attended the event in a white halter dress with a midriff cutout and statement sunglasses, continuing her sideline support of her sporty husband.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Halle is often spotted in vibrant colors and pastels while Chloe leans into monochromatic outfits with cutout details.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
Kim Godwin hoped to build ABC News‘ future by cutting out some of its past.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 May 2024
Truly, some managers are simply not cut out for the job.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
These drugs work in tandem with lifestyle changes, such as cutting out alcohol and caffeine, consuming small, more frequent meals, and quitting smoking.
—Denise Mann, Health, 3 May 2024
However, its red-teaming units have their work cut out for them.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 2 May 2024
Windows users aren’t entirely cut out of the parental monitoring world.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
So each kid basically just drew or cut out stuff and taped it on the tree.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024
And by cutting out the middlemen, fishers get more money — an average of about 20 percent more — for their catch, which supports their community.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
Think of these earth signs as that one friend who knows all the best spots to party, but can also cut out some R&R time and plan a fabulous girls' day at a posh spa.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
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cutout
1 of 3 noun
cut·out
ˈkət-ˌau̇t
: something cut out or off from something else
cutout
adjective
cut out
2 of 3 verb1
: to assign through necessity
you've got your work cut out for you
2
: to put an end to
now cut that out
3
: to come to a stop
the engines cut out
cut out
3 of 3 adjective
: naturally suited
not cut out for teaching
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