charcuterie

noun

char·​cu·​te·​rie (ˌ)shär-ˌkü-tə-ˈrē How to pronounce charcuterie (audio)
: a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes
also : the products sold in such a shop

Examples of charcuterie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use as a cheese board, a charcuterie board, or for food prep. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 Place pumpkin cheese ball in center of large charcuterie board or platter, sprinkling or adding more cheese if needed to fill any gaps or cover spots of cream cheese. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 Toss in Fresh Fruits Boost the flavor and nutrition profile of your charcuterie board by adding fruits. Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Walking through the market, your food options include raw oysters, pho, chicken shawarma, sushi, sandwiches, tacos, charcuterie boards and Cuban and Burmese delicacies. Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for charcuterie 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, pork-butcher's shop, from Middle French chaircuiterie, from chaircutier pork butcher, from chair cuite cooked meat

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charcuterie was in 1825

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Cite this Entry

“Charcuterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charcuterie. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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