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cutlery

The business of a cutler.

ˈkʌt.lə.ɹiCurrent91 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

The business of a cutler.

This cutlery comes from Normandy, France.
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  • “I always feel like a failure when a burger's ungainly stacking forces me to reach for cutlery. 😮‍💨”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Right? Are they a disposable thing like foil or wrap, or an implement like the bbq tongs, or weird cutlery like chopsticks or Chinese soup spoons?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Let me just check I’ve got the dining table prepped before I serve dinner… ✅ cutlery ✅ condiments ✅ table runner ✅ placemats ✅ glasses ✅ napkins ✅ enormous cheeky cat 😹😹🦁🦁 #teamfloof #CatsofBluesky”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Trailer for Evil Dead Burn epitomises what I hate most about movie trailers! It starts with a close up shot of cutlery in a dishwasher and I think “I can’t wait to see how that is used” but I didn’t have to wait because they showed it at the end. Too much is shown in the trailer…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “At the back of the cutlery drawer liner”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(chiefly, UK) Eating or serving utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons.

a cutlery set
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  • “Protein-Based Bioplastics Market for Single-Use Cutlery to Reach USD 74.6M by 2034 at 10.2% CAGR marketinsightforum.blogspot.com/2026/05/prot...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(US) Sharp cutting utensils.

Proper maintenance of your cutlery will keep the blades from dulling.
Origin: From , cutleri, from (modern ). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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