Cutlery: meaning, definitions and examples
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cutlery
[ ˈkʌtləri ]
eating utensils
Cutlery refers to the tools used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons. It is typically made of metal, plastic, or wood. Cutlery is essential for enjoying meals and is commonly found in households and restaurants.
Synonyms
flatware, silverware, tableware
Examples of usage
- Please set the table with the cutlery before the guests arrive.
- She polished the silver cutlery before placing it in the drawer.
- The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery for its patrons.
Translations
Translations of the word "cutlery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 talheres
🇮🇳 कटलरी
🇩🇪 Besteck
🇮🇩 alat makan
🇺🇦 столові прибори
🇵🇱 sztućce
🇯🇵 カトラリー
🇫🇷 couverts
🇪🇸 cubiertos
🇹🇷 çatal bıçak takımı
🇰🇷 식기
🇸🇦 أدوات المائدة
🇨🇿 příbory
🇸🇰 príbor
🇨🇳 餐具
🇸🇮 pribor
🇮🇸 hnífapör
🇰🇿 ас құралдары
🇬🇪 ჭურჭელი
🇦🇿 qəlyanaltı dəsti
🇲🇽 cubiertos
Word origin
The word 'cutlery' originated from the Old French word 'coutelier', which means knife maker. The use of cutlery dates back to ancient civilizations, where people used various tools for eating. Over time, cutlery evolved into the utensils we use today.
See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlet, cutoff, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, cuttings, intercut, offcuts, undercut.