precut

adjective

pre·​cut ˌprē-ˈkət How to pronounce precut (audio)
variants or pre-cut
: cut in advance
precut fabric/wood/vegetables
sold in pre-cut lengths

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In the past, outbreaks in the United States and Canada have been tied to bagged salad mixes and kits, such as precut lettuce blends with romaine, iceberg, red cabbage and carrots; fresh cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 10 July 2026 Inside a factory alongside Interstate 5 in the San Joaquin Valley, a forklift delivered a stack of precut lumber to two waiting carpenters. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Katarina Petonito, chef of The Duck & The Peach, La Collina, and The Wells in Washington DC isn’t a fan of precut vegetables, especially garlic, onions, and carrots. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026 Buy precut or sliced fruits and veggies at the grocery store. — Anna Earl, Parents, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for precut

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of precut was in 1946

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“Precut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precut. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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