butcher block

noun

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

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Improvements included painting the cabinets a moody Benjamin Moore Crownsville Gray, building a custom oak butcher block, and installing a striking custom brass backsplash behind the range. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026 One of his iconic black bowties was going for $4,400 and an original butcher block hit for $2,150. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 July 2026 His head is bleeding into a pan, and his body is seated at a butcher block. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026 From marble to butcher block, discover the best material for your kitchen aesthetic and cooking style. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for butcher block

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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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 Aug. 2026.

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