cutlery
noun
cut·lery ˈkət-lə-rē 
1
: the business of a cutler
2
: edged or cutting tools
specifically : implements for cutting and eating food
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Put those plates and cutlery away: cupcakes are the ultimate no-fuss dessert for a crowd. 
Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2022 This slim organizer is only 4.33 inches wide and fits up to 24 pieces of cutlery, giving you some extra space for other utensils or gadgets. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to give them the gift of a kitchen tool upgrade and give yourself the gift of not slicing your finger with cutlery that hasn’t been sharpened in a decade. Bon Appétit, 22 Apr. 2022 To this end, Acquire-wine.com also provides wine glasses, and consultation on table decorating, dishes and cutlery. Liz Thach, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 Most modern dishwashers, however, have added a convenient third upper rack for cutlery and utensils. Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2022 The cutlery is rose gold, pure rose gold and it’s brilliant. Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 26 May 2022 The space, designed by Joyn Studio, in partnership with the restaurant group, features cutlery, handmade ceramics from and woodworks from Swedish craftsmen. Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Alessi celebrated its 100th anniversary at Salone with a cutlery collaboration with the late Off-White designer Virgil Abloh. Colleen Barry, ajc, 13 June 2022 See More
Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2022 This slim organizer is only 4.33 inches wide and fits up to 24 pieces of cutlery, giving you some extra space for other utensils or gadgets. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to give them the gift of a kitchen tool upgrade and give yourself the gift of not slicing your finger with cutlery that hasn’t been sharpened in a decade. Bon Appétit, 22 Apr. 2022 To this end, Acquire-wine.com also provides wine glasses, and consultation on table decorating, dishes and cutlery. Liz Thach, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 Most modern dishwashers, however, have added a convenient third upper rack for cutlery and utensils. Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2022 The cutlery is rose gold, pure rose gold and it’s brilliant. Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 26 May 2022 The space, designed by Joyn Studio, in partnership with the restaurant group, features cutlery, handmade ceramics from and woodworks from Swedish craftsmen. Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Alessi celebrated its 100th anniversary at Salone with a cutlery collaboration with the late Off-White designer Virgil Abloh. Colleen Barry, ajc, 13 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
cutlery
noun
cut·lery ˈkət-lə-rē
1
: cutting tools (as knives and scissors)
2
: utensils used in cutting, serving, and eating food
cutlery
noun
as in knife
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- knife
- spoon
- silverware
- fork
- silver
- flatware
- teaspoon
- tablespoon
- chopstick
- tableware
- silver plate
- place setting
- setting
- setup