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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Cutting Boards Deep grooves in a cutting board can provide a haven for bacteria. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025 Avoid the mess by making the initial cut on a cutting board in a sink or on top of a towel. Merve Ceylan, Health, 5 Nov. 2025 Transfer to a cutting board and cut into slices. Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025 Use peel to remove pizza from oven and onto a cutting board. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 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 15 Nov. 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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