cutting board

noun

plural cutting boards
: a board on which something (such as food or cloth) is placed for cutting

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If necessary, use an offset spatula or butter knife to loosen the edges and then, using the overhang, transfer the brownies to a cutting board. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026 Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize odor from kitty litter boxes and cutting boards, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and coffee mugs, and polish stainless pots and pans to a dazzling sparkle. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Using the parchment paper, lift uncut bars from pan and place on a cutting board. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026 An employee beverage was stored on the cutting board. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutting board

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutting board was in 1639

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“Cutting board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutting%20board. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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cutting board

noun
: a board on which something (as cloth or food) is placed for cutting
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