cutlery

noun

Definition of cutlerynext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of cutlery This cutlery holder ensures utensils are visible and accessible. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 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, 4 Sep. 2026 Patrick injects a light touch into his scolding of restaurant staff when a tablecloth isn’t crisply ironed or cutlery and glasses are improperly placed. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 The Jean Dubost company has been manufacturing cutlery in Thiers, France for more than a century, and that history is reflected in the quality of this silverware. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutlery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlery
  1. knife
  2. spoon
  3. fork
  4. silverware
  5. silver
  6. teaspoon
Noun
  • The satirical remarks drew criticism after a man later breached security at the Washington Hilton event while armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Sierra then tied Machado’s hands up with a nylon rope and threatened her with a knife.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Often, Shawn would stand in the doorway of his bedroom and watch the stranger eat off a tray balanced on his lap, arranging each mouthful of food on his spoon with great deliberation before bringing it to his mouth.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators recovered syringes and a spoon next to a brown powdery substance in the bathroom, as well as a handgun, two shot glasses and a syringe on a nightstand next to the bed, the report states.
    — Tracy Wright , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • My plastic fork sliced right through the fluffy, dessert-like dish after topping it off with some syrup, and the taste wasn’t too far off from the ones back home.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After this, turn and loosen the mulch with a garden fork to keep the mold from returning.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • Lifewit Large Silverware Drawer Organizer This Amazon best-seller transforms chaotic silverware drawers into an organizational haven.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of silverware
Noun
  • Inside the restaurant, guests chatted among Dean’s signature Guinness-and-oyster shooters and silver bowls piled high with chips, but the warm fall night meant taking advantage of the sidewalk space also appealed.
    — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Accessories-wise, indulge your inner maximalist with some color-contrasting jewelry (or go simple with sleek silver).
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • If the dough won’t pull away from the bowl, knead in an additional teaspoon of flour.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Coconut itself has been known to be full of nutrients, so naturally, some people swear that taking a teaspoon of coconut oil in the morning on an empty stomach can have profound effects on energy and more.
    — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaspoon

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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlery. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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