charcuterie

American  

[shahr-koo-tuh-ree, shahr-koo-tuh-ree, shar-kyt^uh-ree] / ʃɑrˌku təˈri, ʃɑrˈku tə ri, ʃar kütəˈri /

noun

plural

charcuteries

1. cooked, processed, or cured cold meats and meat products, originally and typically pork products, as sausages, pâtés, hams, etc.

2. a store where these products are sold.

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charcuterie British  

/ ʃɑːˈkuːtəriː /

noun

1. cooked cold meats

2. a shop selling cooked cold meats

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Etymology

Origin of charcuterie

1855–60; < French; Middle French chaircuterie, equivalent to chaircut ( ier ) charcutier + -erie -ery

Example Sentences

The employees who hand out the goodies say the charcuterie box is the most popular item.

From The Wall Street Journal

We already know, from the rise of charcuterie boards, snack plates and the much-debated “girl dinner,” that mix-and-match formats are inherently pleasurable.

From Salon

Upon entering, we were met by a fleet of vintage Corvettes and a row of charcuterie boards.

From Los Angeles Times

Their charcuterie board this year will feature elements of a typical Christmas dinner, but with a twist.

From BBC

The student said he went to her flat on 20 March with a charcuterie selection to bring some "normalcy" to the "bizarre situation".

From BBC

Related Words

• cafeteria
• deli