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

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With an array of traditional plates and even a charcuterie add-on (for those eager to snack before the big meal), this department store is your one-stop shop for your spread this year. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 New menu items including charcuterie, shrimp cocktail and a hummus plate, with more options to come. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 Plus, there's pre-packaged snacks and grab-and-go charcuterie. Laura Barrero, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 The host in your life can set it up on their counter and use it for dinner party prep or a charcuterie board for years and years to come. Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for charcuterie 

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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