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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At one moment, the inspector observed two flies landing on an RPT handle and another landed on the counter in front of the handle near a cutting board. — Joseph Hernandez august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 Lay the chicken, breast side up, on a cutting board and slather all over with the lemon juice mixture. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Food Preparation Items Always use hot, soapy water when cleaning food preparation items, such as cutting boards, knives, and cookware. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 Then slice the steak against the grain, return any juices from the cutting board to the pan, and spoon that peppery sauce generously over top. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutting board

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cutting board was in 1639

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cutting board

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