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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Transfer chicken to a cutting board, and slice; return chicken to skillet. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025 The restaurant was also dinged after an inspector noticed dirty dishes stored as clean and a fly swatter on a cutting board. Evan Moore august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025 The fix: Thoroughly wash and rinse all utensils, cutting boards, and equipment, especially after contact with raw meats and poultry, advised Buffer. Cathy Nelson, Health, 2 July 2025 The cutting board had cut marks and was no longer cleanable, but the dishwasher stunk anyway. David J. Neal august 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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cutting board

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