cutlery sets

Forks, knives, spoons

A cutlery set is a coordinated collection of eating utensils—typically knives, forks, and spoons—sold together in matching designs.

Sets range from basic place settings for everyday use to elaborate silver services for formal dining: We registered for a forty-piece cutlery set.

The term is more common in British English; Americans often say flatware set or silverware set.

Related

fork · gold-plated · knife · pewter · salad fork · soup spoon · canteen · kitchen drawer · silver · steak knife · place setting · table setting · fine dining · wedding registry · bridal shower · gift box · matching set · heirloom

Opposites
kitchen tool function

cutlery setscookware

Food preparation equipment

pots and pans · cooking utensils · bakeware · kitchen appliances · skillets

dining formality

cutlery setsfinger food

Utensil-free small bites

plastic forks · chopsticks · paper plates · picnicware

dining equipment type

cutlery setsdrinkware

Vessels for beverages

plates · bowls · cups and saucers · stemware · china sets

Family

cutlery, cutler

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G