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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Sunlight can also help fade turmeric discoloration on some cutting boards. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Place the meat on a cutting board, cover with foil, and let rest for at least 5 minutes. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Maintain Kitchen Items Coconut oil is an organic, food-safe way to restore and maintain wooden kitchen items such as cutting boards, spoons, and salad bowls. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 From Le Creuset cookware and mini slow cookers to meal kits, cutting boards and family travel deals, savvy shoppers are stocking up on home essentials and seasonal favorites before the holiday rush begins. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 16 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 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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