cutlery

noun

Definition of cutlerynext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of cutlery Sanders’ personal watches, an original cash register, his cutlery set, a bust sculpted by his daughter and a commercial gas range from the colonel’s former residence are among the items up for bidding. — Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 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 Ngo was conscious to include not only female designers (historically underrepresented in cutlery design), but also those who would use the brief to make a typical Western cutlery set more applicable to different cultures. — 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 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
  • Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.
    — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Less than five minutes into the ride, Brown allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed her multiple times, including in the neck.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Add oil, honey and mashed bananas and beat until thick with wooden spoon.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has stopped spoon feeding Wall Street clues on what the US central bank will do next.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • Though Sex and the City ended two entire decades ago, many of her most valuable life lessons—usually delivered via purring, zingy one-liners, either with a dirty martini in one hand or while waving a fork over brunch—feel just as relevant today.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Each fat molecule has three fatty acid chains that stick off like tines on a fork from a tiny glycerol molecule.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • In the dining room, drawers can hold tablecloths, placemats, napkins, silverware, serving pieces, and more.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough, Swansea City and Birmingham City, all now Championship clubs, have won silverware during Everton’s three barren decades.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of silverware
Noun
  • Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mirroring the look of King’s footwear, Osaka sported a metallic silver pleated top with a mock neckline and no sleeves.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • Meanwhile, in a clean large bowl, combine the romaine with the pepper, 1/4 cup dressing, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Reducing your sodium intake (aiming to limit it to 1 teaspoon per day) can help prevent high blood pressure.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaspoon

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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlery. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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