Cutlery

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌt.lər.i/

Definitions of cutlery

noun a collective term for knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food

Example Sentences

A1 I use cutlery to eat my dinner.

A2 Please set the table with the cutlery before the guests arrive.

B1 The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery for the customers.

B2 She carefully polished the silver cutlery before the dinner party.

C1 The antique cutlery collection in the museum was incredibly valuable.

C2 The intricate design of the cutlery set showcased the artist's craftsmanship.

Examples of cutlery in a Sentence

formal The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery for the guests.

informal Don't forget to grab some cutlery before sitting down to eat.

slang I always carry my own cutlery in case the restaurant's is dirty.

figurative Education is the cutlery that helps us consume knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of cutlery

• past tense: cut
• plural: cutleries
• comparative: more cutlery
• superlative: most cutlery
• present tense: cut
• future tense: will cut
• perfect tense: have cut
• continuous tense: is cutting
• singular: cutlery
• positive degree: cutlery
• infinitive: to cut
• gerund: cutlery
• participle: cutting

Origin and Evolution of cutlery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cutlery' originated from the Middle English word 'cutelerie' which came from the Old French word 'coutelerie' meaning knife-making or cutlery.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cutlery' expanded its meaning to include all types of utensils used for cutting and eating, not just knives. It has become a common term for silverware or flatware in modern English.