cutout

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noun

cut·​out ˈkət-ˌau̇t 

1

: something cut out or off from something else

also : the space or hole left after cutting

2

: one that cuts out

3

: an intermediary in a clandestine operation

4

: a record album no longer in production that is sold at a discount

cutout adjective

cut out

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verb

cut out; cutting out; cuts out

transitive verb

1

: to form by erosion

2

: to determine or assign through necessity

you've got your work cut out for you

3

: to take the place of : supplant

4

: to put an end to : desist from

cut out wasteful spending

5

: deprive, defraud

cut him out of his share

6

a

: to remove from a series or circuit : disconnect

cut out a car from a train

b

: to make inoperative

intransitive verb

1

: to depart in haste

2

: to cease operating

3

: to swerve out of a traffic line

cut out

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adjective

: naturally fitted or suited

not cut out to be a vet

Synonyms

Verb

• die
• fail
• crash
• stall
• break down

Examples of cutout in a Sentence

Noun

a cardboard cutout of a famous actor

Verb

the engine abruptly cut out

now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But when Allen over to Ciandra, who was excitedly cheering and holding a cardboard cutout of her husband's head, a fan appeared to intercept the throw and snatch the football away. —Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

Daring, dangerous, cutout silhouettes are a signature of sorts for the designer, whose knack for cool and modern styles has culled a strong following. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025

Verb

The female passenger had to be cut out from the car by emergency crews and was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with potentially life-threatening injuries, Ridgell said. —Fox 19 Digital Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025

With just one starter back from a season ago — guard Kylan Blackmon — Fearne has his work cut out for him. —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

1645, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cutout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• devout
• dropout
• dugout

Kids Definition

cutout

1 of 3 noun

cut·​out ˈkət-ˌau̇t 

: something cut out or off from something else

cutout adjective

cut out

2 of 3 verb

1

: to assign through necessity

you've got your work cut out for you

2

: to put an end to

now cut that out

3

: to come to a stop

the engines cut out

cut out

3 of 3 adjective

: naturally suited

not cut out for teaching