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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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One roach strutted across a cutting board in that area while another four roaches got together under cookline equipment. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025 Unfortunately, these microplastics are largely present in a vast variety of our daily items, including food packaging, cutting boards, and cooking utensils. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 Use these items on a decorative tray or cutting board, paired with a stack of cookbooks. Cathy Hobbs, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025 Transfer turkey to a cutting board and let rest at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour before carving. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 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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