cutting board

noun

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

Examples of cutting board in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The set consists of a stainless steel pot and vented lid, a 3-ply frying pan, a cutting board, a spatula, and a serving spoon — and these are just the cooking supplies. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 If using, fill small bowls with candies and arrange them on a large platter or cutting board (ours was 12 by 18 inches). Joy Howard, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024 My go-to method for mincing garlic is to smash whole cloves pretty hard between my knife and cutting board. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024 There’s nothing more essential in the kitchen than a quality cutting board. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 In the kitchen, there were two knives covered in blood on a cutting board. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024 Place about half of the asparagus in a line on a cutting board and trim off the top 1 inch. Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024 Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Try a snack charcuterie board – grab a plate or cutting board and place cut-up cheese, fruit, salami, pepperoni, crackers or other small bites in a fun design. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

cutting board

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