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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Aie Balagtas See, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Longoria's three-quarter sleeve, floor-length dress featured a deep-V neckline and a diamond cutout around her stomach, with a long flowy tie cinching the fabric around her chest.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In his forties and with bad knees, Butcher was not cut out to be an infantryman.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Many people brought cakes and large cardboard cutouts with pictures of Mr. Duterte to the rally.
—Verb
Infested leaves can be cut out and larvae can be handpicked off leaves and squished between the fingers.
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“Cutout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutout. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
Kids Definition
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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