Lunch meats—also known as cold cuts, luncheon meats, cooked meats, sliced meats, cold meats, sandwich meats, delicatessens, and deli meats—are precooked or cured meats that are sliced and served cold or hot. They are typically served in sandwiches or on their own. They can be purchased canned, pre-sliced, or they can be sliced to order, most often in delicatessens and charcuteries.