cutlery

Meanings

• noun

  A set of knives, forks, spoons, and other eating implements.

  - "The table was set with fine cutlery for the dinner party."
  - "Guests were asked to bring their own cutlery to the potluck."

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Synonyms

flatware , silverware

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cutlery
utensil , pastel , capability

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Variants

List of all variants of cutlery that leads to same result
cutleries , cutlery

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'coutillerie', meaning 'provision of equipment' or 'outfitting'.

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Trivia

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1. Cutlery was one of the first items to be mass-produced using the assembly line production method.

2. The first known use of a fork for eating dates back to ancient Greece around 600 BC.

3. In some parts of India, it is customary to eat with the right hand, and cutlery is used only for serving and mixing food.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tableware: Cutlery is a type of tableware, which includes other items such as plates, bowls, and glasses.

2. Silverware: Cutlery made of silver or silver-plated is referred to as silverware.

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Culture

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Cutlery holds a significant cultural and historical importance in various civilizations. In Western cultures, the use of cutlery dates back to the Middle Ages. In Eastern cultures, the art of creating intricately designed cutlery has been an essential part of their heritage.

How to Memorize "cutlery"

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   - Imagine a beautifully set table with cutlery, silverware, plates, and glasses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cutlery with eating and dining.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Cut'lery 'Utensils' To 'Eat' Regularly 'Yield' Satisfaction.

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