cutlery

noun

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cut·lery | \ ˈkət-lə-rē

Definition of cutlery

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 The cutlery made its debut on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter in October, and has sold more than 3,000 sets at a preorder price of $29 a set. — Lauren Weber, WSJ, 17 May 2021 For a more straightforward cooler without the cutlery, the Polar Bear 24-Pack Nylon Cooler (about $100) is great for both portability and insulation. — New York Times, 11 May 2021 The individual stacked compartments, cutlery icon, and unique design only add to their appeal. — Rachel Dube, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2021 Outside, the Maghrib (sunset) call to prayer has just rung out, interspersed with the clinking of cutlery from people's homes. — CNN, 10 May 2021 With a lick of the cutlery, Bridgerton seduced a record-breaking 82 million households, ripping apart the bodice of Hollywood's assumptions about the genre. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2021 Say goodbye to Dorothy’s prim gingham pinafore, fashion’s favorite cheerful check has been updated on everything from Rodarte’s wasp-waist pencil skirt to Sabre’s new cutlery suite. — Chloe Malle, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2021 Its elegant shape was a big plus, making their cutlery more like décor. — Samantha Weiss-hills, Town & Country, 13 Apr. 2021 All meals will be served in reusable containers with cutlery made from a natural polymer, according to the company. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2021

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