butcher block
noun
: a block made with thick strips of usually laminated hardwood
butcher-block
adjective
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From marble to butcher block, discover the best material for your kitchen aesthetic and cooking style.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
Especially if you got swept into the butcher block craze of recent years, these hunks of wood can be nearly impossible to store in cabinets.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
The kitchen itself is equipped with a double sink, an oven and four-burner cooktop, a full-size fridge/freezer, and quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for a tiny house, with butcher block countertops.
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New Atlas,
11 May 2026
Quartzite and porcelain are dependable middle-ground choices, while butcher block remains an even more budget-friendly option with broad appeal.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
4 May 2026
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
Especially if you got swept into the butcher block craze of recent years, these hunks of wood can be nearly impossible to store in cabinets.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
The kitchen itself is equipped with a double sink, an oven and four-burner cooktop, a full-size fridge/freezer, and quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for a tiny house, with butcher block countertops.
—
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
Quartzite and porcelain are dependable middle-ground choices, while butcher block remains an even more budget-friendly option with broad appeal.
—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for butcher block
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“Butcher block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butcher%20block. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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