cold cuts

plural noun

: sliced assorted cold cooked meats

Examples of cold cuts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Deli meat and cold cuts are deemed safe for pregnant people to eat once the meat has been heated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the meat is steaming hot, per the CDC. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 Try the traditional breakfast buffet, including bread, cold cuts, and hot options, as it’s included in most standard hotel rates at chains such as Thon, Scandic, and Radisson Blu. David Nikel, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Even then, there were times when Mazzeo’s team ran out of cold cuts. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024 Robinson had avoided anything during her pregnancy that could be risky, even cold cuts — which may carry bacteria — and had no history of drug use. Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cold cuts 

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cold cuts was in 1855

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“Cold cuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20cuts. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cold cuts

plural noun
: sliced cold cooked meats

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