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
