cold cuts

plural noun

: sliced assorted cold cooked meats

Examples of cold cuts in a Sentence

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Boar's Head In one of the most high-profile food recall cases of the last decade, a deadly listeria outbreak attributed to Boar's Head cold cuts, specifically its liverwurst, resulted in several deaths this summer. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024 Travelers can head to the counter for a selection of cheeses, cold cuts, desserts, coffee and drinks, or use a QR code to order hot food directly to their seat. Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024 Two people have died, and 28 people have been hospitalized from a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to cold cuts and deli meat. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 23 July 2024 Deli meat and cold cuts are deemed safe for pregnant people to eat once the meat has been heated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the meat is steaming hot, per the CDC. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cold cuts 

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cold cuts was in 1855

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“Cold cuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20cuts. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

cold cuts

plural noun
: sliced cold cooked meats

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