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

Examples of cutlery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Presented on a travelling tray, picked with one's own champagne-flute-holding hand, enjoyed without the need for clunky cutlery – just one bite's worth, mastication perfectly and politely synced to the exact moment that your conversation partner happens to be speaking. —Simon Mills, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024

View Comments The economics of food production also evolved in line with the model pioneered by airlines, whereby meals were entirely prepared off-site (and eventually eaten from compartmentalized plastic platters with disposable cutlery and napkins). —Oscar Holland, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024

Thanksgiving cutlery holders are sure to delight guests at the table. —Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024

There’s no better time to finally upgrade your kitchen appliances, cookware, cutlery, and bedding while prices are as low as $5. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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