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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The 300-square-foot kitchen, directly in front of the bar, has three stations, each about the size of a cutting board: one for cold appetizers, one for crudo and one for hot items. Priya Krishna, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 The smell of fresh herbs and colorful vegetables filled the community room at the Pacific Beach Library on Sunday afternoon in April, as about two dozen people gathered around long tables set with ingredients and cutting boards. Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Yellowstone became a lifestyle brand, with the Dress Like a Dutton Costume Collection clothing line, cutting boards, and coffee mugs. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 Firmly roll a whole lime on a hard surface, such as a counter or cutting board, before slicing it open. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 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 19 May. 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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