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Charcuterie: meaning, definitions and examples

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charcuterie

 

[ ʃɑrkutəˈri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and condiments, typically served on a wooden board.

Synonyms

deli board, meat and cheese platter

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant offers a delicious charcuterie board with a variety of meats and cheeses.
  • For our picnic, we packed a charcuterie platter with prosciutto, salami, and brie.
  • The charcuterie plate was the highlight of the party, with everyone enjoying the different flavors.
  • The charcuterie spread included olives, pickles, and mustard to complement the meats and cheeses.
  • After a long day of hiking, we treated ourselves to a charcuterie feast by the fireplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "charcuterie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 charcutaria

🇮🇳 सॉसेज

🇩🇪 Aufschnitt

🇮🇩 daging olahan

🇺🇦 ковбасні вироби

🇵🇱 wędliny

🇯🇵 シャルキュトリー

🇫🇷 charcuterie

🇪🇸 charcutería

🇹🇷 şarküteri

🇰🇷 샤퀴테리

🇸🇦 لحوم باردة

🇨🇿 uzeniny

🇸🇰 údeniny

🇨🇳 熟食

🇸🇮 mesnine

🇮🇸 kjötvinnsla

🇰🇿 шұжық өнімдері

🇬🇪 ხორცის ნაწარმი

🇦🇿 sosiska məmulatları

🇲🇽 charcutería

Etymology

The word 'charcuterie' originated from the French term 'chair cuit', which means 'cooked flesh'. It traditionally referred to the art of preparing and preserving meat products such as sausages, pâtés, and cured meats. Over time, the term evolved to include a wider range of cured meats and cheeses served together as an appetizer or snack. Charcuterie has become popular in many cultures as a social dining experience, showcasing a variety of flavors and textures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,616, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.