cutlery

noun

Definition of cutlerynext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of cutlery Other eco-amenities include all-natural insect repellent and sunscreen in refillable containers, plus a handy pouch with reusable straw and cutlery to bring along during day trips. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Alessi makes kids’ cutlery too. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026 Nice day for a cutlery wedding! — Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 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 descriptions of the perpetrators, many of whom carried a knife, were often eerily similar; several were roughly the same height, weight and race.
    — ProPublica, ProPublica, 14 July 2026
  • An 18-year-old man accused of using a knife, sword and ax to murder his stepfather was formally charged on Monday.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Avoid pushing the substance further into the fabric, but remove any excess from the surface with something like a butter knife or a spoon.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • At twilight, the bell began to toll again, erratic, like a spoon pinging the side of a coffee cup.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • Sacramento’s top farm-to-fork event, the Tower Bridge Dinner, is held once a year in September and now’s your chance to attend the exclusive event.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
  • The aluminum structure surrounding the shifter takes visual inspiration from a tuning fork, neatly integrating the secondary controls.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • Perhaps the hosting couple could consider using really nice, disposable dishes, silverware and plastic glasses.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Two European Championship finals in the past five years have offered the chance of silverware but the World Cup is the World Cup, and Argentina are Argentina.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of silverware
Noun
  • And time for conversations to focus on gold, silver and bronze.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • The medals were carried out on silver trays and after the Venezuelan match officials received theirs, Harry Kane led the whole England squad up onto the stage.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
    — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • In a large mixing bowl combine egg whites, the 1 teaspoon vanilla, and cream of tartar.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of teaspoon

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