charcuterie

noun

char·​cu·​te·​rie (ˌ)shär-ˌkü-tə-ˈrē How to pronounce charcuterie (audio)
: a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes
also : the products sold in such a shop

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This year, Dyer and his team harvested about 100 pounds of honey per hive, which is sold in the gift shop and worked into the dishes—like the charcuterie board, sauces, dressings, and desserts—that are offered at all three restaurants and via room service. Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 This decorative tray can be used as a charcuterie board or coffee table centerpiece, offering a luxe finish with natural patterns. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024 Get the recipe 15 of 20 Grapefruit Pavlova Sweet-tart grapefruit gives this cloud-like dessert a sunny flavor and a lovely pink hue. Get the recipe 16 of 20 Charcuterie Board Snack Mix Starring all the best parts of a charcuterie board, this fun snack mix can be made with gluten-free crackers. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 Graze Craze offers seven charcuterie board options plus some seasonal offerings. Details: 1855 E. Guadalupe Road, Tempe. Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for charcuterie 

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, pork-butcher's shop, from Middle French chaircuiterie, from chaircutier pork butcher, from chair cuite cooked meat

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charcuterie was in 1825

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“Charcuterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charcuterie. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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