cutlery

[ kuht-luh-ree ]

/ ˈkʌt lə ri /

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noun

cutting instruments collectively, especially knives for cutting food.

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

the trade or business of a cutler.

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Origin of cutlery

1300–50; Middle English cutellerie<Middle French coutelerie;see cutler, -y³

Words nearby cutlery

cut it fine, cut it out, cutlass, cutlassfish, cutler, cutlery, cutlet, cutline, cutlips minnow, cut loose, cut nail

How to use cutlery in a sentence

While the outer tray, cutlery, and lid are not dishwasher- or microwave-friendly, the compartmentalized tray can be easily heated up and washed.
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“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.”
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Its program, called ReThink Disposable, has found that replacing disposable cups, containers, and cutlery can save operators thousands of dollars.
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The passenger railroad also is bringing back ceramic dishware, glassware and metal cutlery.
Amtrak is bringing back the traditional dining car, but only to a select few trains|Luz Lazo|June 3, 2021|Washington Post

He uses his cutlery as if knives and forks were garden instruments.
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The taste of metal cutlery after years of plastic can also taste funny.
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Plastic cutlery arrived, followed by a container of chopped onion and cilantro.
A Culinary Tour to Answer the Age-Old Question: Why Is Mexican Food So Good?|Condé Nast Traveler|November 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He is reputed to engage in private screaming matches with close colleagues, and occasionally to hurl cutlery around the room.
Is Gordon Brown a Goner?|Peter Oborne|June 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Some presents of cutlery and trinkets were then distributed, trumpets sounded, and the party prepared to return to their boats.
The Indian in his Wigwam|Henry R. Schoolcraft
It has two churches, schools and a hospital, and considerable manufactures of cutlery.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8|Various
The iron ores of the Coal Measures have given rise to great manufactures of steel, from cutlery to machinery and armour-plates.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4|Various
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.
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It has a brewery, tanneries and a small manufactory of cutlery, and a considerable trade in corn, pork and flax.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cutlery

cutlery

/ (ˈkʌtlərɪ) /

noun

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

instruments used for cutting

the art or business of a cutler

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