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
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The seasonal Saturday Starlight Tour lets guests enjoy champagne and charcuterie as the sun sets over the stunning Verde Valley.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
The eatery specializes in pintxos, the Basque equivalent of tapas, and serves up charcuterie, paellas and dishes meant to be shared, paired with inventive cocktails and wine from all over Basque country, from riojas to sparkling txakolina.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The breakfast buffet, though modest in size, has a selection of homemade pastries and cakes, local cheeses, charcuterie, yogurt, and fresh fruit—all of very high quality—and made-to-order eggs are included.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Think spooky cocktails and mocktails, or a boo‑cuterie board layered with cheese, fruit, candy, and charcuterie for a festive and easy-to-assemble centerpiece.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
The eatery specializes in pintxos, the Basque equivalent of tapas, and serves up charcuterie, paellas and dishes meant to be shared, paired with inventive cocktails and wine from all over Basque country, from riojas to sparkling txakolina.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The breakfast buffet, though modest in size, has a selection of homemade pastries and cakes, local cheeses, charcuterie, yogurt, and fresh fruit—all of very high quality—and made-to-order eggs are included.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Think spooky cocktails and mocktails, or a boo‑cuterie board layered with cheese, fruit, candy, and charcuterie for a festive and easy-to-assemble centerpiece.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charcuterie
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“Charcuterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charcuterie. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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