butcher block

noun

: a block made with thick strips of usually laminated hardwood
butcher-block adjective

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The report also notes that materials that aren't made of stone—like butcher block, tile, concrete, and Corian—won't be very popular for countertops. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 The living room is anchored by a fireplace; the library’s floor-to-ceiling bookshelves speak to Ertegun’s love of arts and culture; an all-white kitchen has a span of butcher block counters as its only color; and the top-floor primary bedroom floats high above the landscape. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025 Cole added a butcher block counter for folding clothes to make the most of the space. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025 This includes butcher block countertops, cabinetry, some shelving, a sink, and space for a fridge/freezer and other appliances. Adam Williams june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for butcher block

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of butcher block was in 1944

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“Butcher block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butcher%20block. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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