charcuterie UK /ʃɑːɹˈk(j)uːtəɹi/US /ʃɑɹˈkutəɹi/ noun4 •Cured meat that is ready to be eaten, especially pork. •Ellipsis of charcuterie board. •The practice of cooking and preparing ready-to-eat meat products, especially pork. •A shop or part of a shop specialising in cured meat. formscharcuteries