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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Working with 1 breast at a time, use a sharp knife to cut breast horizontally in half (parallel to cutting board) to create 4 chicken cutlets. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 14 June 2025 Remove to a cutting board and sprinkle with salt and pepper to tase. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025 Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 Meanwhile, others mentioned receiving useful items like a Ring camera, cutting boards, gift cards, or even professional cleaning services. Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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cutting board

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