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
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!
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Two doors on either side also conceal unsightly tech, with cutouts at the back that discreetly corral cables.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Patrick has his work cut out for him, not least at a time when there would seem to be more important legislation to consider in the state.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The look featured a plunging neckline, long sleeves and cutout, revealing Destiny’s midriff.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Two doors on either side also conceal unsightly tech, with cutouts at the back that discreetly corral cables.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Chargers that are left plugged in still pull power even when nothing is connected to the cord, so unplugging them entirely cuts out this power draw.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Patrick has his work cut out for him, not least at a time when there would seem to be more important legislation to consider in the state.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Cutout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutout. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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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