Synonyms

cold cuts

British

plural noun

cooked meats sliced and served cold

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Example Sentences

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In the end, while promoting a diet focused on fruits, vegetables and whole grains, the new guidelines call for "limited" consumption of meats overall, including cold cuts, and a "reduction" of imported meat.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The weakness in North America came even as prices stayed flat, with volume falling more than 5 percentage points amid weakness in products such as coffee, cold cuts, bacon and Ore-Ida frozen potatoes.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Many also touted their high-protein snacks, which ranged from slices of cold cuts to homemade chicken chips made from seasoned, ground meat.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

He was serving cold cuts of meat at the buffet.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

There was one small icebox that held milk, butter, eggs and cold cuts in plastic packaging.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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