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

The Russians had turned schools into fighting positions and surgical stations, stole cutlery, and left nearly 450 corpses buried in a forest marked by wooden crosses. —Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2025

Reusable Essentials: Carry a reusable coffee cup, cutlery set, and ask for drinks without straws to reduce waste. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

All knives are prohibited and, yes, that includes reusable metal cutlery. —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

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