# cutouts

/ˈkəˌtaʊts/ (US) · /kˈʌtaʊts/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cutouts
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

a shape cut out of paper, cardboard, or other flat material. You see them as decorations, toys, or small openings in clothes.

For teachers: a shape or figure cut from paper, cardboard, fabric, or other flat material for decoration or display. Extends to an opening formed by cutting away part of a surface, as in clothing or graphic design.

## Examples

- The kids hang paper cutouts on the wall.
- The teacher uses colorful animal cutouts to decorate the classroom for the new term.
- The museum shop sells intricate paper cutouts that show village scenes, each one cut by hand with tiny scissors.

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