cutlery

[ kuht-luh-ree ]

noun

1. cutting instruments collectively, especially knives for cutting food.
2. utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.
3. the trade or business of a cutler.

cutlery

/ ˈkʌtlərɪ /

noun

1. implements used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons
2. instruments used for cutting
3. the art or business of a cutler

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutlery¹

1300–50; Middle English cutellerie < Middle French coutelerie; cutler, -y ³

Example Sentences

The sets are lightweight, BPA- and phthalate-free and stain-resistant — no more orangey-brown tint to the cutlery after a few meals.

From Los Angeles Times

A post on Sporting Wholesale's website said "after supplying the trade with cutlery and archery products for over 20 years" it was "saddened to say that Sporting Wholesale Ltd are now ceasing the sale of these items".

From BBC

We see a potent metaphor for the fourth sign of the zodiac in the Mono Silver Zeug cutlery set — a shiny smattering of tools for that sacred source of comfort: eating.

From Los Angeles Times

Vance retreated to the restroom and phoned Usha, who instructed him on the finer points of cutlery.

From Los Angeles Times

We make chicken cutlets a lot in this house to find something else to do with the chicken cutlery, put it in the pan sauce on top of a whole other meal for a whole other night and it feels completely different.

From Salon

Related Words

• flatware
• tableware