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 Gouda Cheese This creamy charcuterie board favorite pairs nicely with crackers, vegetables, and fruits but can also be used in chili, stews, or hot sandwiches. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 An on-site bar serves up hearty charcuterie boards along with craft cocktails—the Ruby Old Fashioned is one of the best around. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024 This winter wonderland comes from the charcuterie experts at Olympia Provisions and acts as a backdrop for a relaxed, cozy education in the food of the Alps. Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024 Westview also has a winery offering many events including wine tastings along with a food menu that includes a selection of boards from charcuterie to cheese to butter boards. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 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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“Charcuterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charcuterie. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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