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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
Aside from standard features like a detachable helmet-compatible hood, a detachable powder skirt, pockets galore, and water-resistant zippers, this jacket has longer sleeves with thumb cutouts to serve as an extra base layer and increased down/puffiness placed around the collar.
—Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Not long after, the electricity in the restaurant cut out.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for cutout 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
The brand’s $695 black jeans with crystal cutouts sold out after Swift wore the jeans the Super Bowl earlier this year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
Aside from standard features like a detachable helmet-compatible hood, a detachable powder skirt, pockets galore, and water-resistant zippers, this jacket has longer sleeves with thumb cutouts to serve as an extra base layer and increased down/puffiness placed around the collar.
—Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
At the very least, Sheridan should cut out the distracting propaganda next season.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Not long after, the electricity in the restaurant cut out.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for cutout
Dictionary Entries Near cutout
Cite this Entry
“Cutout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutout. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share