cutting edge

cutting edge

noun

Definition of CUTTING EDGE

1

: a sharp effect or quality

2

: the foremost part or place : vanguard

— cutting–edge adjective

Examples of CUTTING EDGE

1. the cutting edge of a knife
2. He's a director who tries to keep his films right on the cutting edge.

First Known Use of CUTTING EDGE

1804

Related to CUTTING EDGE

Synonyms: avant–garde, van, vanguard

Related Words: underground; avant-gardist, forerunner, pioneer, precursor, trailblazer

Near Antonyms: establishment, old guard

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Rhymes with CUTTING EDGE

deckle edge, featheredge, flying wedge, sortilege, trailing edge