chopping block

American  

noun

1. a thick, often large block of wood on which meat, vegetables, etc., are placed for cutting, trimming, chopping, and the like.

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Etymology

Origin of chopping block

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

There are indications that some European countries are already choosing local rather than U.S.-made weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

"No one is buying these products," said Ahmad al-Zaro, a cashier at a large supermarket in the capital Amman where customers were choosing local brands instead.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2023

Then Truss did comment, choosing local radio stations as an unthreatening venue.

From Washington Post • Oct. 2, 2022

What is needed is a widespread attitude shift toward reducing waste, choosing local fruits and vegetables that are in season, and paying attention to how foods are grown and transported.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

He noted that Atlanta restaurants that choose vinyl tile are also choosing local, since the companies that specialize in LVT - Milliken & Company, Shaw Floors and Amtico - all use vinyl products from Georgia.

From Washington Times • Mar. 11, 2017