cutlery

[ kuht-luh-ree ]

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.

cutlery

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutlery¹

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

Example Sentences

While the outer tray, cutlery, and lid are not dishwasher- or microwave-friendly, the compartmentalized tray can be easily heated up and washed.

From Popular-Science

“Remember, folks, if you call now,” he said, selling a set of knives, “you’ll receive over $840 worth of the finest stainless steel cutlery that money can buy.”

From Washington Post

Its program, called ReThink Disposable, has found that replacing disposable cups, containers, and cutlery can save operators thousands of dollars.

From Quartz

The passenger railroad also is bringing back ceramic dishware, glassware and metal cutlery.

From Washington Post

He uses his cutlery as if knives and forks were garden instruments.

From Washington Post

The taste of metal cutlery after years of plastic can also taste funny.

From The Daily Beast

Plastic cutlery arrived, followed by a container of chopped onion and cilantro.

From The Daily Beast

He is reputed to engage in private screaming matches with close colleagues, and occasionally to hurl cutlery around the room.

From The Daily Beast

Some presents of cutlery and trinkets were then distributed, trumpets sounded, and the party prepared to return to their boats.

From Project Gutenberg

It has two churches, schools and a hospital, and considerable manufactures of cutlery.

From Project Gutenberg

The iron ores of the Coal Measures have given rise to great manufactures of steel, from cutlery to machinery and armour-plates.

From Project Gutenberg

The mistress should make sure that the supply of china and cutlery that the maid will use for her own meals is in decent order.

From Project Gutenberg

It has a brewery, tanneries and a small manufactory of cutlery, and a considerable trade in corn, pork and flax.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• flatware
• tableware