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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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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1639, in the meaning defined above
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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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