butcher block

noun

: a block made with thick strips of usually laminated hardwood
butcher-block adjective

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Other amenities in the top 10 included design preferences (butcher block countertops, barn doors) and community perks (like tenant happy hours). Matt Yan, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024 The charming kitchen, designed by renowned firm Plain English, has two-toned cabinetry, a center island with a butcher block counter, and a large window overlooking the park-like grounds. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 As for particular features in a home, people seem to be fond of butcher block countertops and barn doors. Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024 The sunny transformation in the kitchen includes new butcher block countertops and open shelves filled with Miller’s Reaperware ceramic dishes. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for butcher block 

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of butcher block was in 1944

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“Butcher block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butcher%20block. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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