precut

adjective

pre·​cut ˌprē-ˈkət How to pronounce precut (audio)
variants or pre-cut
: cut in advance
precut fabric/wood/vegetables
sold in pre-cut lengths

Examples of precut in a Sentence

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Slot blocks feature precut storage spaces of various widths and depths. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 The recalled cucumbers, from Bedner Growers, were sold whole, precut, and in premade salads, sandwiches, and sushi at retailers including Walmart, Publix, and Kroger. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 May 2025 Walmart recalled precut cucumber slices in select stores in Texas. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 May 2025 Raw cars roll into the building at one end, with plastic covers on the body panels over precut sections where sensors will be installed. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 Especially in countries where the water supply isn’t safe, avoid precut fruits and salads, which may have been washed in that water. Perri Klass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Three shipping crates contain all the materials, including precut wall boards, flooring, roof supplies, prehung doors and windows, nails, screws, door handles, and a lock for the front door. Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 With a surge in demand for booths and paper, the company now provides precut rolls of its paper. Lilly Umana, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024 Below are the precut strips, wax pots, and wax warmers for your next self-care session, according to reviewers. Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of precut was in 1946

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“Precut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precut. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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