cutlery

/ˈkʌtləri/
noun
  1. Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food.
    • She washed the cutlery by hand and dried it with a soft cloth.
    • Please set the table with the good cutlery for dinner tonight.
    • The restaurant provides stainless steel cutlery for all guests.
  2. The trade or art of a cutler; making or selling cutting tools.
    • He studied cutlery as an apprentice in a famous workshop.
    • The city was once known for its thriving cutlery industry.
    • The museum has an exhibit on the history of cutlery in Europe.
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