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

Only Spagnuolo's voice can be heard over the low clatter of cutlery and coffee cups, suggesting the conversation was captured in a cafe or some other public place. —Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025

Scrub your old pots and use them to store cutlery, napkins, and more for your next picnic or garden party. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

Pieces of plastic, including bottles, bags, straws and cutlery, make up two thirds of the rubbish found in rivers around the world, according to a new analysis. —Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025

His home collection includes bullet casings, US Army cutlery, dog tags, coins, and other relics. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 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