cookie-cutter

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adjective

cook·​ie-cut·​ter ˈku̇-kē-ˌkə-tər How to pronounce cookie-cutter (audio)
: marked by lack of originality or distinction
cookie-cutter shopping malls

cookie cutter

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noun

: a device used to cut rolled cookie dough into shapes before baking

Examples of cookie-cutter in a Sentence

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Adjective
Everyone grows tired of cookie-cutter LinkedIn accounts sounding identical. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 In an era of cookie-cutter experiences and Instagram-ready setups that could exist anywhere, Collymore has created a true paradise that captures and celebrates the authentic spirit of the island. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 Nelson uses hers for cookie cutter collections, sprinkles, spices, and other necessary baking ingredients. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cookie-cutter

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1922, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cookie-cutter was in 1864

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“Cookie-cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookie-cutter. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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