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 24-piece set includes gold rimmed plates with a beautiful floral patten, cups and napkins with the same patter and a light gold cutlery set. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025

For instance, its agave cutlery made from upcycled plant waste offers a durable and biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic utensils. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025

Like the plastic cutlery, this wrapping paper can't break down and leaves behind microplastics in your pile. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025

This set of 24 gold disposable premium plastic cutlery from Walmart is perfect and disposable. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025

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