Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recorte

noun

/reˈkɔrtɛ/

Definition

A cut-out or clipping from a larger piece of material.

Examples

The artist used a colorful recorte to create a unique collage.
After the event, she saved a recorte of the newspaper article for her scrapbook.

Meaning

In the context of art or design, ‘recorte’ refers to a shape or section that has been cut out from a fabric, paper, or other medium. It can also imply a selection or excerpt from a document or content.