offcut

noun

off·​cut ˈȯf-ˌkət How to pronounce offcut (audio)
chiefly British
: something that is cut off (such as a waste piece of lumber)

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And that's a very efficient way to approach shaping biscuits because there are no offcuts and there's no wastage. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 Heating utilizes pellets made from wood offcuts from local forestry programs that would otherwise be thrown away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Every part of the animal ends up in a home—offcuts end up folded into croquettes, parts of all manner end up as old school charcuterie and fat from beef is turned into chicharron. — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The companies said this approach cuts fabric offcuts and shortens production time by reducing the number of pattern pieces and construction steps. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offcut

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of offcut was circa 1664

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“Offcut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offcut. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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