Charcuterie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɑːɹˈk(j)uːtəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Charcuterie is a noun meaning (uncountable) The practice of cooking and preparing ready-to-eat meat products, especially pork.
Meaning
(uncountable) The practice of cooking and preparing ready-to-eat meat products, especially pork.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Cured meat that is ready to be eaten, especially pork.
- (countable) A shop or part of a shop specialising in cured meat.
- Ellipsis of charcuterie board.
Example Sentences
It was not until after the waiter came with the bill that Scott decided that we have the hotel make us a picnic lunch. I tried to argue him out of this as I was sure we could get a bottle of Mâcon in Mâcon and we could buy something to make sandwiches in a charcuterie.
Word Forms
- charcuteries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include salumi, smallgoods, delicatessen, sausage-making, sausagemaking, salume.
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