cutting board
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cutting board
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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I came to love the satisfying thunk of the cleaver hitting the cutting board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
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
But years ago, I started to rush the process by adding ingredients directly from the cutting board to the pan with the oil.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
There’s a bag of kale sitting on a cutting board and a box of croutons on the countertop.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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