cutlery (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌtləri/

Definition

Utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons, used for eating or serving food.

Examples

• Please put the clean cutlery back in the drawer after washing it.

• The restaurant provided elegant silver cutlery for the special occasion.

• Children often use smaller, specially designed cutlery to help them eat independently.

Synonyms of cutlery

Words with a similar meaning to cutlery:

• silverware
• utensils
• flatware
• eating implements

Antonyms of cutlery

Words with the opposite meaning to cutlery:

• dishes
• crockery

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