cutting board
Americannoun
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cutting boards
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cutting board
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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It isn’t as if she doesn’t have several plans B. And it gives “Techniquely” a winningly informal bouquet, especially when the jokes fall flat and she collapses, mock-groaning, on the cutting board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
A little rosé, a little music, someone slicing something warm and golden on a cutting board.
From Salon ● May 27, 2025
Some of the so-called “meatfluencers” forgo not only carbs but also dishware, eating straight from the cutting board.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
She hands Prado a cutting board and tells her sous-chef to cut the tomatoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
“You two are home early,” Naomi said, looking up from her cutting board.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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