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

Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026

Nice day for a cutlery wedding! —Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 2026

The subtleties of silverware can be hard to master, but etiquette experts say there’s more than one right way to hold your cutlery. —Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 16 June 2026

Those seeking a real meal with cutlery should head to the front and put their name down for a pie at Daroco. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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