cutlery
0 antonyms and opposites of cutlery, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Knives, forks, spoons, and other tools used for eating or serving food.
How to use cutlery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French coutelerie, the trade of a coutelier (cutler, or knife-maker).
Full origin of cutlery →Frequently asked questions
What does “cutlery” mean?
The word “cutlery” means knives, forks, spoons, and other tools used for eating or serving food. In plain terms, knives, forks, and spoons collectively — what you eat with.
How do you pronounce “cutlery”?
“Cutlery” is pronounced KUHT-luh-ree (/ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “cutlery” in a sentence?
Here is “cutlery” used in a sentence: “She set the table with fresh cutlery for the dinner party.”
What is another word for “cutlery”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cutlery” include cutleryware, silverware, flatware, feastware and utensils.
What part of speech is “cutlery”?
“Cutlery” is a noun.
Where does the word “cutlery” come from?
The word “cutlery” comes from Old French. From Old French coutelerie, the trade of a coutelier (cutler, or knife-maker).
How many meanings does “cutlery” have?
“Cutlery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: knives, forks, spoons, and other tools used for eating or serving food.