Meaning & use
Cold cuts
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Slices of cooked or cured meat, such as ham, salami, or turkey, typically served cold.
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We put together a platter of cold cuts and cheese for the party.
The deli sells cold cuts by the pound for sandwiches.
A note on using this word
Usually written as two words, 'cold cuts'; the term is common in American English, while British English often prefers 'cold meats'.
Words with a similar meaning
lunch meatdeli meat
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