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

Recent Examples on the Web White Vinegar Steve Evans is constantly cleaning with white vinegar, which is often mixed with water or dish soap to clean pots and pans, microwaves, cutting boards, and more. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024 Food storage containers, cutting boards and many other kitchen goods are often made of or include plastic. Matthew Griffin, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2024 The only thing that’s a bit of a bummer is the cutting board lid. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024 Place one half of the avocado skin-side down on the cutting board. Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cutting board 

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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 28 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

cutting board

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