cutlery

noun

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

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This set of 24 gold disposable premium plastic cutlery from Walmart is perfect and disposable. — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025 That includes using thinner paper for seatback magazines to lighter cutlery. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025 The property’s food and beverage team use local and seasonal ingredients wherever possible and takeout is served with sustainable cutlery and boxes. — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025 The unit also comes with a removable cutlery basket as well as cup shelves and a cup rack that ensure delicate drink ware like wine glasses don’t get damaged. — Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutlery

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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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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