cutlery

cut·lery | \ ˈkət-lə-rē

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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 vote bans plastic straws, plastic food containers, single-use cutlery, plastic stirring sticks, and polystyrene cups and boxes. — Madison Dibble, Washington Examiner, "Germany bans plastic straws, food containers, and other single-use products," 24 June 2020 Included in the 103 silver objects that were discovered were homeware, including goblets and cutlery. — Fox News, "Hidden silver found at 600-year-old castle occupied by Nazis during WW2," 24 June 2020 Give your party some glitz and glam with gold plastic cutlery. — Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, "How to host a socially distant summer party," 23 June 2020 The metal cutlery can be reused many times, which is cost-saving. — Heloise, Washington Post, "Hints From Heloise: Get the facts on corona," 22 June 2020 The centre’s guide to etiquette includes detailed passages on how to hold and use cutlery. — The Economist, "Manners maketh district commissioners In the bureaucracies of Bangladesh and Pakistan, the Raj lives on," 20 June 2020 Sur La Table has a warehouse sale with up to 70% off on top-tier cookware, dinnerware, cutlery, kitchen electrics, bakeware, plus enter your email and take 10% off. — oregonlive, "Last-minute, DIY Father’s Day gifts: Surprise Dad on Sunday," 18 June 2020 Ethiopians use injera, a spongy teff pancake, as plate, cutlery and tasty carbohydrate. — The Economist, "Production lions How manufacturing might take off in Africa," 13 June 2020 Right now, however, Sur La Table is running an impressive sale on this expert-level cutlery. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, "Zwilling's chef-trusted knives are on sale for up to 70% off right now," 11 June 2020

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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlery. Accessed 11 Jul. 2020.

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More Definitions for cutlery

cutlery

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cutlery

US : sharp tools made of metal (such as knives and scissors) that are used for cutting things

: forks, spoons, and knives used for serving and eating food

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cutlery

cut·lery | \ ˈkət-lə-rē

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Kids Definition of cutlery

1 : cutting tools (as knives and scissors)

2 : utensils used in cutting, serving, and eating food

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