charcuterie

noun

char·​cu·​te·​rie (ˌ)shär-ˌkü-tə-ˈrē 

: a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes

also : the products sold in such a shop

Examples of charcuterie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Turn them into the centerpiece of your holiday charcuterie board or use them as edible decor for your Christmas table. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025

The food stations feature a carvery with prime rib and leg of lamb; entrées of seared halibut, polish ham, rosemary chicken and cajun pasta; traditional breakfast items of bacon, sausage and French toast; salads, sides, seafood, bakery and charcuterie. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025

Each pick was inspired by the hosting ideas and touches Meghan shared in the special, which includes a marble charcuterie board, festive coffee mugs, garland table runners, and more, starting at $20. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025

From humble origins making people eat bugs and charcuteries of animal testicles, to affecting national elections and moving markets. —Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, pork-butcher's shop, from Middle French chaircuiterie, from chaircutier pork butcher, from chair cuite cooked meat

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for charcuterie

• kashmiri
• beery
• bleary
• cheery
• cirri
• dearie
• deary
• dreary
• eerie
• kiri
• leary
• leery