cold cuts

plural noun

: sliced assorted cold cooked meats

Examples of cold cuts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The area is known for its high-quality extra virgin olive oil, Chianina meat, Cinta Sense cold cuts, homemade pici pasta–and white, Rosato, red, sparkling, and dessert wines. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The meat and cold cuts company, a subsidiary of food giant Kraft Heinz, says in the job listing that the lucky wieners will get paid $35,600. Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024 And American consumers have long associated it with bologna and other unfashionable cold cuts like olive loaf and head cheese — mysterious meats of dubious appeal to modern tastes. Julia Moskin, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023 Guests can arrange other tastings that include vineyard visits, tastings pairing Prosecco with local cold cuts and cheese, picnics on the grounds, and more in-depth tastings that explain different fermentation methods. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 Start the holiday at the Christmas Eve feast with both Thai and traditional Christmas specialties like local artisan cheeses, cold cuts, and decadent desserts, then enjoy carolers in the garden. Teresa Bergen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023 Cream cheese, butter, cold cuts, lox — anything that fits on the circular bread is fair game, Sparrow felt. John Carucci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023 Earlier this month, Subway debuted a new sandwich featuring cold cuts that are sliced on-site at restaurants rather than pre-portioned. Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 29 July 2023 Ultimate Veggie Sandwich For kids who prefer vegetables over cold cuts—try this ultimate veggie sandwich packed with cucumbers, carrots, miso eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, and more. Brittany Natale, Redbook, 28 July 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cold cuts

noun plural
: sliced cold cooked meats

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