cutlery
noun
cut·lery
ˈkət-lə-rē 
1
: the business of a cutler
2
: edged or cutting tools
specifically
: implements for cutting and eating food
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The Food Breakfast arrives about 30 minutes after takeoff, and is served on proper plates with metal cutlery.
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Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Millie Bright jumped up and down, testing willpower and strength between pristine white kitchen drawers filled with cutlery and dog kibble.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Use glass or metal drink containers, bring cloth bags to the market and don’t take the plastic cutlery with takeout.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Jenner — who shares Aire and daughter Stormi, 7, with ex Travis Scott — then shared a photo of a large bunch of Minion balloons and a table that was set with Minion plates, cups and plastic cutlery.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Millie Bright jumped up and down, testing willpower and strength between pristine white kitchen drawers filled with cutlery and dog kibble.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Use glass or metal drink containers, bring cloth bags to the market and don’t take the plastic cutlery with takeout.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Jenner — who shares Aire and daughter Stormi, 7, with ex Travis Scott — then shared a photo of a large bunch of Minion balloons and a table that was set with Minion plates, cups and plastic cutlery.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlery. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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cutlery
noun
cut·lery
ˈkət-lə-rē
1
: the business of a cutler
2
: cutting tools (as knives and scissors)
3
: utensils for cutting, serving, and eating food
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