charcuterie

noun

char·​cu·​te·​rie (ˌ)shär-ˌkü-tə-ˈrē How to pronounce charcuterie (audio)
: a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes
also : the products sold in such a shop

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The picnic food is typically a robust charcuterie board — both savory and sweet are available — with add-ons for wine, champagne, flowers and even games to play. Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 9 May 2025 Each sunset experience is limited to a group no larger than eight, and includes a bottle of wine or Prosecco and a charcuterie board. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025 This downtown spot, though, also offers a great selection of cocktails, charcuterie plates, and espresso. Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025 Chef Zack Zeidman’s menu is not large by any means: A selection of charcuterie, four first courses and five main courses. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for charcuterie

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of charcuterie was in 1825

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“Charcuterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charcuterie. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

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