ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cutlery

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cutlery is a noun meaning (US) Sharp cutting utensils.

Meaning

(US) Sharp cutting utensils.

More Meanings

  1. The business of a cutler.
  2. (chiefly UK) Eating or serving utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons.

Example Sentences

a cutlery set
This cutlery comes from Normandy, France.
Proper maintenance of your cutlery will keep the blades from dulling.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cutlery

Depending on context, synonyms include cutleryware, silverware, flatware, feastware, cutter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cutter, tableware, table, silver, flatware, utensilware.

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