cutting board

noun

1. a board used as a firm surface for cutting food, cloth, leather, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutting board¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

What remains of the father is on the kitchen floor, and a cutting board – and yes, in front of his family.

From Salon

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

Some of the so-called “meatfluencers” forgo not only carbs but also dishware, eating straight from the cutting board.

From New York Times

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

She hands Prado a cutting board and tells her sous-chef to cut the tomatoes.

From Los Angeles Times