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

In the span of a week in January, Canha was handed premier cutlery and an accessible kitchen filled with all the necessities — in front of the entire world. — Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Its night markets and street-food stalls, among the best eating in Asia, still churn out plastic bags, cutlery and packaging, often with no recycling in sight. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Researching in Solingen, the traditional town of Germany’s cutlery makers, Ngo found that only a handful of manufacturers remained. — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Professional cleaning expert Jade Piper says the residue that's often left behind is the biggest reason why this cleaner should never be used on dinner plates, cutlery, or cups. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 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