cutting board
noun
plural cutting boards
: a board on which something (such as food or cloth) is placed for cutting
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Be Cautious About Flammable Items Don't put heavy objects like cookbooks or cutting boards on top of your microwave, either.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
From carving a centerpiece-worthy roast to slicing limes for margaritas, the right cutting board saves your knives and counters from damage.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Wooden Items No matter how dirty your beloved wooden spoons, bowls, and cutting boards may be, don't put them in this appliance.
—Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
The most basic setup includes the worktop with inset sink basin, cutting board and under-counter storage.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
From carving a centerpiece-worthy roast to slicing limes for margaritas, the right cutting board saves your knives and counters from damage.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Wooden Items No matter how dirty your beloved wooden spoons, bowls, and cutting boards may be, don't put them in this appliance.
—Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
The most basic setup includes the worktop with inset sink basin, cutting board and under-counter storage.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Cutting board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutting%20board. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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