Cutlery

/ˈkʌtləri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Utensils used for eating, serving, and preparing food, usually including knives, forks, and spoons.

The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery for the dinner service.

The collective term for knives, forks, and spoons.

She set the table with elegant cutlery for the holiday feast.

A term that may refer to the implements used in cutting and preparing food.

The chef demonstrated the proper use of cutlery in the kitchen.

The tools made specifically for food preparation and consumption.

After the picnic, we had to wash the cutlery before packing it away.

From Middle English 'cutelrie', from 'cutel' meaning 'a knife'.

cutlery set

A complete collection of knives, forks, and spoons typically used for dining.

cutlery drawer

A storage space designated for keeping knives, forks, and spoons.

plastic cutlery

Disposable utensils made from plastic, commonly used for picnics or takeout.

knife

A tool used for cutting or slicing food.

fork

A utensil with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth.

spoon

A utensil used for eating liquids or semi-solids.

Cutlery as a casual term for utensils in dining contexts.

I forgot to bring my cutlery to the picnic.

Referring to fancy or premium utensils.

The restaurant provided top-notch cutlery for the VIP guests.