cut·out
ˈkət-ˌau̇t 
1
: something cut out or off from something else
also
: the space or hole left after cutting
2
: one that cuts out
3
: an intermediary in a clandestine operation
4
: a record album no longer in production that is sold at a discount
cutout
adjective
cut out; cutting out; cuts out
1
: to form by erosion
2
: to determine or assign through necessity
you've got your work cut out for you
3
: to take the place of : supplant
4
: to put an end to : desist from
cut out wasteful spending
6
a
: to remove from a series or circuit : disconnect
cut out a car from a train
b
: to make inoperative
: naturally fitted or suited
not cut out to be a vet
Synonyms
Examples of cutout in a Sentence
Noun
a cardboard cutout of a famous actor
Verb
the engine abruptly cut out
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!
Recent Examples on the Web
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
So that is a little bit overcome by this black cutout Christopher Kane dress.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2024
The film, while not a critical hit or box office success, found new controversy after Ana de Armas’ character was cut out of the film.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 July 2024
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Noun
The top of the one-piece is fitted like a tank top, while a tasteful cutout at the mid-section adds a flirty flair to the otherwise basic piece.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
So that is a little bit overcome by this black cutout Christopher Kane dress.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Verb
Olivia could be referring to a controversial moment involving Devin that Reality Steve claimed was cut out of The Bachelorette Season 21 premiere.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2024
The film, while not a critical hit or box office success, found new controversy after Ana de Armas’ character was cut out of the film.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 July 2024
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“Cutout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutout. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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cutout
1 of 3 noun
cut·out
ˈkət-ˌau̇t
: something cut out or off from something else
cutout
adjective
cut out
2 of 3 verb1
: to assign through necessity
you've got your work cut out for you
2
: to put an end to
now cut that out
3
: to come to a stop
the engines cut out
cut out
3 of 3 adjective
: naturally suited
not cut out for teaching
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