Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cookie-cutter

Noun
/ˈkʊki ˌkʌtər/
Definition
A tool used for cutting out shapes in dough, traditionally used for making cookies.
Examples
  • Many houses in the neighborhood look the same; they’re all cookie-cutter designs.
  • The movie was just another cookie-cutter romance, predictable and dull.
Meaning
Figuratively, it can refer to something that is very standardized, lacking uniqueness or originality.
Synonyms
  • Standardized
  • Unoriginal
  • Generic