cutlery

noun

Definition of cutlerynext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of cutlery Its factories receive small grains of refined metal from recyclers in Europe and Asia, sourced from items ranging from medical equipment to old cutlery, said Pandora’s chief sustainability officer Mads Twomey-Madsen. — Aniruddha Ghosal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 This cutlery holder ensures utensils are visible and accessible. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 If your dishwasher has an upper third rack for utensils, Sala says to lay knives and cutlery there to avoid safety hazards and free up space in the silverware caddy. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Patrick injects a light touch into his scolding of restaurant staff when a tablecloth isn’t crisply ironed or cutlery and glasses are improperly placed. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 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
  • In a video obtained by TMZ, a man the outlet identified as Perez is shown taking out a large butcher’s knife from his black sweatshirt pocket.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Georgia’s Kirby Smart took notice of Columbia’s sophomore Swiss Army knife, a versatile prospect able to line up just about anywhere.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Remove the pan from the oven and, with a large spoon, form 6 wells in the roasted veggies.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Fry until the skin is deeply browned and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes per side, using tongs and a fish spatula to turn and a spoon to baste the top of the fish with hot oil a few times.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • Suspension duties are handled by a KYB inverted fork and a rear shock, working alongside an aluminum swingarm.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But witnessing the state’s beauty and wildlife was met with the occasional fork, or tree, in the road.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • According to Degrenne’s successors, about 50 percent of all French households counted their silverware and cutlery in their home in 1989.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Lifewit Large Silverware Drawer Organizer This Amazon best-seller transforms chaotic silverware drawers into an organizational haven.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of silverware
Noun
  • Mario Prada sourced fine leathers, silver, silk and crystal from Europe and beyond and these are on public display in Milan for the first time.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two are always dressed to balance each other onscreen, as in complementary lavender and yellow, or that aforementioned ball’s gold and silver.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • Use no more than 1 teaspoon of honey, maple syrup, or raw sugar per cup of coffee.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But there’s another estimate, from Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, who says the average ChatGPT query uses about one fifteenth of a teaspoon of water.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaspoon

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