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

Recent Examples on the Web

Accumulation of food debris observed on blue cutting board stored with other clean food contact surfaces in back of kitchen. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Set the turkey on a cutting board with a trough or a platter to collect any runoff juices (save them for gravy). — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

In practice, that means keeping prep tools like knives, cutting boards and mixing bowls together near one counter and storing cookware, oils and utensils close to the stove. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The kitchen was more than equipped for the chaos, with an electric kettle, cocktail shaker, cutting boards, and plenty of counter space. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cutting board

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard

Kids Definition

cutting board

noun

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