Cutlery in its purest sense only includes utensils used for cutting food, specifically knives. However, in colloquial use it has spread to also include forks and spoons used for eating and serving food.

Crockery refers to dinnerware: plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items.

Glassware is defined as containers or objects made from glass. An example of glassware is a set of glass cups or drinking vessels.