cutlery

American  

[kuht-luh-ree] / ˈkʌt lə ri /

noun

1. cutting instruments collectively, especially knives for cutting food.

2. utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.

3. the trade or business of a cutler.

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cutlery British  

/ ˈkʌtlərɪ /

noun

1. implements used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons

2. instruments used for cutting

3. the art or business of a cutler

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Etymology

Origin of cutlery

1300–50; Middle English cutellerie < Middle French coutelerie; cutler, -y ³

Example Sentences

With vivid details and a dose of British humor, Losada relays her failed attempt to have lunch at a Whole Foods store without using its disposable plastic cutlery.

From Los Angeles Times

The Trust said on its website regular hand washing, not sharing cups or cutlery and encouraging children to sneeze into a tissue are all ways to help prevent the virus from spreading.

From BBC

But the Blue Sky Trust said the stigma around the disease persists and it has heard of cases where people think HIV can be picked up from sharing cutlery or a toilet seat.

From BBC

Cups and cutlery skated across the table in the mess.

From The Wall Street Journal

She then adds square-shaped plates, plain silver cutlery, wine glasses and orange napkins.

From Salon

Related Words

• flatware
• tableware