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

Lab employees dine with compostable cutlery, drink from compostable cups and make coffee with compostable pods. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Guests bring their own decor, food, non-alcoholic beverages, white tablecloths, dishware, cutlery, and a folding table and chairs—though these can be rented. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

As for in-flight dining, expect three-course dinners served on Royal Doulton china tableware with stainless steel cutlery. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Sanders’ personal watches, an original cash register, his cutlery set, a bust sculpted by his daughter and a commercial gas range from the colonel’s former residence are among the items up for bidding. — Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 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