cutlery

noun

cut·​lery ˈkət-lə-rē How to pronounce cutlery (audio)
1
: the business of a cutler
2
: edged or cutting tools
specifically : implements for cutting and eating food

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On Zwilling’s site—which also includes Staub and Demeyere, among other high-end brands—cast-iron, cutlery, and more are deeply discounted. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 The quickest way to elevate a dinner party, or, for that matter a steaming bowl of Top Ramen, is Sabre cutlery—and not just any Sabre cutlery, but tortoiseshell. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025 The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025 WinCo is the best option for Charcoal and paper plates, plastic cups and cutlery. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutlery

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutlery was in the 15th century

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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlery. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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cutlery

noun
cut·​lery ˈkət-lə-rē How to pronounce cutlery (audio)
1
: the business of a cutler
2
: cutting tools (as knives and scissors)
3
: utensils for cutting, serving, and eating food

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