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cutlery
[ kuht-luh-ree ]
noun
- cutting instruments collectively, especially knives for cutting food.
- utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.
- the trade or business of a cutler.
cutlery
/ ˈkʌtlərɪ /
noun
- implements used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons
- instruments used for cutting
- the art or business of a cutler
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
While the outer tray, cutlery, and lid are not dishwasher- or microwave-friendly, the compartmentalized tray can be easily heated up and washed.
“Remember, folks, if you call now,” he said, selling a set of knives, “you’ll receive over $840 worth of the finest stainless steel cutlery that money can buy.”
Its program, called ReThink Disposable, has found that replacing disposable cups, containers, and cutlery can save operators thousands of dollars.
The passenger railroad also is bringing back ceramic dishware, glassware and metal cutlery.
He uses his cutlery as if knives and forks were garden instruments.
The taste of metal cutlery after years of plastic can also taste funny.
Plastic cutlery arrived, followed by a container of chopped onion and cilantro.
He is reputed to engage in private screaming matches with close colleagues, and occasionally to hurl cutlery around the room.
Some presents of cutlery and trinkets were then distributed, trumpets sounded, and the party prepared to return to their boats.
It has two churches, schools and a hospital, and considerable manufactures of cutlery.
The iron ores of the Coal Measures have given rise to great manufactures of steel, from cutlery to machinery and armour-plates.
The mistress should make sure that the supply of china and cutlery that the maid will use for her own meals is in decent order.
It has a brewery, tanneries and a small manufactory of cutlery, and a considerable trade in corn, pork and flax.
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