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cutlery

noun

Definition of cutlerynext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of cutlery 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 His cutlery’s subtly unusual proportions manage to be elegant and playful at the same time, like that perfect joke that lands gracefully at a cocktail party, where everyone laughs and nobody chortles. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The kitchen itself, though, feels fairly unused—one tap wasn’t working, the cutlery was slightly rusty, and the whole setup had a ramshackle quality. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Lab employees dine with compostable cutlery, drink from compostable cups and make coffee with compostable pods. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 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
  • Agents also found a rifle scope and bipod, an entrenchment tool, pepper spray and about 30 knives.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For mashed potatoes, gnocchi, and purées A knife or cake tester should slide easily into and out of the potato.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • There were spoons that magically stirred by themselves and impeccably cool aunts (Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing) who served chocolate for breakfast and reminded you that, when dancing naked under the full moon, clothing is entirely optional.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout our conversation, Angelyne adds ice cubes to the bowl, swirls it with a spoon, and consumes it like gazpacho.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • The event, which celebrates local cuisine and all things farm-to-fork, occurs yearly on the Tower Bridge spanning the Sacramento River.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For the past few years, the capital has been welcoming a new crop of contemporary museums and galleries, restaurants moving beyond the farm-to-fork template, and a few luxury hotels, including a Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • Steen had sold Frost’s television and silverware for about $75, witnesses testified in court.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Tottenham isn't playing in European competition this season, so its only realistic chance of silverware lies with the FA Cup starting in January.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of silverware
Noun
  • Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The form-fitting design featured two thin shoulder straps that held up a nude leather bust with a sweetheart neckline, embellished with silver grommets.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • However, high doses (more than one-fourth teaspoon ground) could be harmful to the liver, so those with liver issues should be cautious.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon apple pie spice in a medium-size shallow bowl.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of teaspoon

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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlery. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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