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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Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes before removing twine and slicing. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 Transfer lamb to a cutting board, and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 What to Buy Trending Deals & Products Swap out your plates, cutting boards, cookware, and more for under $20. Laura Lu, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025 Transfer to a cutting board, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips and add to the platter. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

cutting board

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