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

Rada Cutlery, a brand that manufactures cutlery in the United States, states that wooden knife blocks can be cleaned in three simple steps. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 May 2025

Consider downsizing your clothing, shoes, holiday decor, and kitchen items such as plates, cutlery and small appliances. —Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025

When designing cutlery, contemporary artists confront the tension that lies between functionality and personal expression in their work. —Caroline Newton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025

If your dishwasher has an upper third rack for utensils, Sala says to lay knives and cutlery there to avoid safety hazards and free up space in the silverware caddy. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 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