cheese board

Fromage serving surface

A cheese board is a flat surface—typically wood, slate, or marble—used for serving an assortment of cheeses, often accompanied by crackers, fruit, nuts, and cured meats.

By extension, cheese board refers to the selection itself: We put together a cheese board for the party.

The term also names a board used specifically for cutting or storing cheese.

Opposites
serving/display purpose

cheese boardcutting block

Thick board for chopping

cutting board · butcher block · chopping board · storage container · food processor

food course/category

cheese boarddessert tray

Platter of post-meal sweets

fruit platter · bread basket · dessert cart · appetizer platter · soup course

serving purpose

cheese boardfruit tray

Dish of cut produce

meat platter · vegetable tray · bread basket

Family

board, cheese

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G