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
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Back in the family’s house, the walking corpse shoves a boy onto the dishwasher, impaling him full of cutlery.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Kylie then shared a photo of a large bunch of Minion balloons and a table that was set with Minion plates, cups and plastic cutlery.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
It can be made with your everyday cutlery and little hands.
—Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlery. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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
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