box cutter

noun

: a small cutting tool that is designed for opening cardboard boxes and typically consists of a retractable razor blade in a thin metal or plastic sheath

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Then, use a box cutter or saw to cut the foam into tombstone shapes. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025 The prying end also serves as a nail puller, box cutter and bottle opener. Ben Coxworth october 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025 An initial investigation revealed the victims had been assaulted that evening in the area of 21st and East Santa Clara streets, Shih said, adding that one suspect stabbed the man with a box cutter, while the other stabbed the woman with a broken bottle. Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2025 According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Korosa is a prior felon who served two years in prison for cutting a Walgreens security guard with a box cutter in 2020. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for box cutter

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of box cutter was in 1955

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“Box cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20cutter. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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box cutter

noun
: a small cutting tool used especially for opening cardboard boxes
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