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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Zwilling is offering deals up to 60% off on knives and cutlery over the next couple of days.
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
The trouble is, existing mmWave imaging tech produces crude 3D reconstructions of hidden objects, which aren't useful for identifying small objects inside a box or container, like tools or cutlery.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
Swapping plastic plates, cups, and cutlery for reusable or certified compostable alternatives, such as those made from bamboo or bagasse can significantly reduce landfill waste.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What To Know In a clip from the event, Musk appeared to have built a model structure out of cutlery on the table.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
The trouble is, existing mmWave imaging tech produces crude 3D reconstructions of hidden objects, which aren't useful for identifying small objects inside a box or container, like tools or cutlery.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
Swapping plastic plates, cups, and cutlery for reusable or certified compostable alternatives, such as those made from bamboo or bagasse can significantly reduce landfill waste.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
What To Know In a clip from the event, Musk appeared to have built a model structure out of cutlery on the table.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlery. Accessed 7 Aug. 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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