Cold Cuts

Pronunciation: /koʊld kʌts/

Definitions of cold cuts

noun a type of prepared or processed meat, such as ham, turkey, or salami, that is sliced and served cold

Example Sentences

A1 I like to make sandwiches with cold cuts.

A2 My favorite lunch includes cold cuts and cheese.

B1 The deli offers a variety of cold cuts for customers to choose from.

B2 When hosting a party, it's always a good idea to have a platter of cold cuts for guests.

C1 The chef prepared a charcuterie board with an assortment of high-quality cold cuts.

C2 The gourmet market imports specialty cold cuts from different regions around the world.

Examples of cold cuts in a Sentence

formal The deli counter offers a variety of cold cuts for customers to choose from.

informal I always make sandwiches with cold cuts for lunch.

slang Let's grab some cold cuts and make a quick snack.

figurative His words were like cold cuts, slicing through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of cold cuts

• plural: cold cuts
• comparative: colder
• superlative: coldest
• present tense: cold cuts
• future tense: will be cold cuts
• perfect tense: have been cold cuts
• continuous tense: are being cold cuts
• singular: cold cut
• positive degree: cold cuts
• infinitive: to cold cut
• gerund: cold cutting
• participle: cold cut

Origin and Evolution of cold cuts

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'cold cuts' originated from the practice of slicing and serving precooked or cured meats that are meant to be eaten cold.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as 'cold meat cuts', the term evolved to 'cold cuts' to simplify and specify the type of food being served. Over time, the term has become widely used in delis and households to describe a variety of sliced cold meats.