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
That doesn’t mean I never touch my cutting board during the week.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2025
In the kitchen, Paul and Nancy raced from cutting board to grill with plates of meat and vegetables, and handed the finished dishes off with dizzying speed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2024
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
Dad pulled out a cutting board and started chopping onions and carrots.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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