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
  • Officers spoke with Cisneros for about four minutes, repeatedly ordering her to drop the knives, according to Tisch.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As with those knives, the Helton has no plastics or resin-based composites, just premium metals like 6061 aluminum, stainless steel and phosphor bronze.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 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
  • When hunger sets in, Franschhoek is ready to pounce with its stellar selection of farm-to-fork style restaurants.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The fork offers preload adjustment, while the rear shock has adjustable damping, allowing riders to tune the suspension around their weight and usual terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 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
  • Place each ear of corn on a sheet of foil, top with butter, salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of water or milk.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Arrange on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon fine salt and let stand 30 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaspoon

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