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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All knives are prohibited and, yes, that includes reusable metal cutlery.
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Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
The theme matched their signature Texan vibe with cutlery with wooden handles, black and white gingham napkins and plenty of cowboy hats.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Avoid using one-time-use plastic plates, cutlery and decorations.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 22 Nov. 2024
There are holiday lights, assorted plates and plastic cutlery for those family meals, batteries and old tech that’s now been replaced.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
The theme matched their signature Texan vibe with cutlery with wooden handles, black and white gingham napkins and plenty of cowboy hats.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Avoid using one-time-use plastic plates, cutlery and decorations.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 22 Nov. 2024
There are holiday lights, assorted plates and plastic cutlery for those family meals, batteries and old tech that’s now been replaced.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlery. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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