butcher block
Americannoun
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a slab of wood resembling that used for a butcher's chopping block, formed by bonding or gluing together thick laminated strips of unpainted wood, usually maple or oak, in alternating light and dark shades to produce a striped pattern.
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a material, as vinyl, made to resemble butcher block in color and pattern.
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Etymology
Origin of butcher block
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The couple also chose to preserve the funky kitchen island — a walnut dresser with drawers; they freshened it up with a new butcher block countertop to match the others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2024
An oversized butcher block that he had coaxed from a local grocer was the room’s centerpiece.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2022
Series host Johnny Hohman, wearing his signature flowery apron, string of pearls and red cat-eye sunglasses, prepares for his intro next to the kitchen’s butcher block.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2022
The adults sat around the table or leaned against the butcher block island, laughing with their mouths full; the kids ran in and out of the room playing games.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2021
The knife slides into the butcher block with a whisper.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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