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
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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
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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
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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