cutting board

noun

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

Examples of cutting board in a Sentence

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Those who want to take the Chuk box's functionality even further can add compatible accessories like the paper towel holder, garbage bag ring, lantern hanger, utensil organizer, storage hooks and cutting board. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Using parchment overhang, lift cake out of pan and transfer to a cutting board. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026 Sunlight can also help fade turmeric discoloration on some cutting boards. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Place the meat on a cutting board, cover with foil, and let rest for at least 5 minutes. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 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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