1 cut-and-dried | Definition of cut-and-dried
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

cut-and-dried

adjective
\ ˌkət-ᵊn-ˈdrīd How to pronounce cut-and-dried (audio) \
variants: or less commonly cut-and-dry \ ËŒkÉ™t-​ᵊn-​ˈdrÄ« How to pronounce cut-and-dry (audio) \

Definition of cut-and-dried

: being or done according to a plan, set procedure, or formula : routine a cut-and-dried presentation

First Known Use of cut-and-dried

1710, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for cut-and-dried

cut-and-dried

adjective
How to pronounce cut-and-dried (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of cut-and-dried

: having a clear and definite quality that does not allow doubt or that cannot be changed

See the full definition for cut-and-dried in the English Language Learners Dictionary

More from Merriam-Webster on cut-and-dried

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with cut-and-dried

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for cut-and-dried

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!