butcher block

Example Sentences

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Gil was pouring money into the renovation, into things he probably shouldn’t have, putting extra-nice butcher block in the bathrooms.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

I keep my eyes peeled to decipher what’s on the plates and the butcher block.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

The couple also chose to preserve the funky kitchen island — a walnut dresser with drawers; they freshened it up with a new butcher block countertop to match the others.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2024

Series host Johnny Hohman, wearing his signature flowery apron, string of pearls and red cat-eye sunglasses, prepares for his intro next to the kitchen’s butcher block.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2022

The knife slides into the butcher block with a whisper.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson