charcuterie

noun

char·cu·te·rie | \ (ˌ)shär-ˌkü-tə-ˈrē

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Definition of charcuterie

: 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 Appetizers, cheese boards, charcuterie, wine and extra pies available. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Thanksgiving 2020: Milwaukee restaurants that will be open or are offering takeout," 29 Oct. 2020 The house restaurant serves up steaming bowls of curry, soup, and chili, plus European-style charcuterie platters and freshly baked pastries. — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, "The Best Nordic Trails in the U.S.," 28 Dec. 2020 In other words, siu mei is something food lovers buy, not make — much like charcuterie in France, pit barbecue in the American South and Central European deli meats like pastrami and corned beef. — Julia Moskin, New York Times, "Mastering Chinese-Style Ribs at Home," 9 July 2018 Whole pigs come in on Thursdays, and are broken down for chops, hocks and ingredients for charcuterie. — Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, "Piece of Meat, a butcher and sandwich shop, arrives in Mid-City: Opening alert," 25 Apr. 2018 Radish soup currently leads the dinner menu’s dozen or so offerings, ranging from charcuterie and smoked fish to a heartier fare. — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, "Marmite: Casual elegance from Le Gourmand’s Bruce and Sara Naftaly," 7 June 2017 Plancha: A buffet promises artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, fresh fruits, a bagel station, breakfast pastries, assorted salads and much more. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Celebrate mom with brunch, dinner out for Mother's Day," 27 Apr. 2017

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“Charcuterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charcuterie. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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