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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Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 The students showed off their graphic design skills, creating logos for drink coasters, and cutting boards. David Wade, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Add this $5 cutting board to your kitchen, as well as this six-piece set of large pasta bowls (also great for salads and soups). Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026 Transfer ribs to a cutting board. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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cutting board

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