dinnerware

noun

ˈdi-nər-ˌwer How to pronounce dinnerware (audio)
Definition of dinnerwarenext
as in setting
dishes used for eating or serving food or drink received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts

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Recent Examples of dinnerware Together, the interior accessories and the new dinnerware collection are all named Silos, referring to the cylindrical shape. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Look for more minimalist melamine dinnerware collections that are offered in muted and earthy on-trend colors. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Luckily, Amazon has quietly discounted a variety of dinnerware, giving you an easy and affordable opportunity to upgrade. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Set the table for dinner parties on the patio with a dinnerware collection that never goes out of style. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinnerware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerware
  1. setting
  2. tableware
  3. china
  4. plate
  5. glass
  6. porcelain
  7. crystal
  8. pottery
Noun
  • The project page lists the framework’s code as coming soon, leaving its broader adoption and performance in additional settings to be evaluated.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The citation also said its setting and themes could appeal to audiences outside India.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of setting
Noun
  • Over the summer, the retailer expanded its clothing fabrics floor by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • An emphasis on local artisans can be seen in everything from the restaurant’s clay tableware to the spirits used in The Bar’s impressive craft cocktail list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of tableware
Noun
  • That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of china
Noun
  • Most electric cars combat this by laying a flat cooling plate underneath the battery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Fruits and vegetables Those trying to lose belly fat should load up their plates with vegetables that are low in calories and full of fiber, Aziz said.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Visitors arriving for a Monday morning visit found the iconic glass pyramid, as well as the Carrousel du Louvre and Passage Richelieu entrances, barricaded by protesters from the École du Louvre, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Louvre was closed Monday due to about 50 protesting arts and culture students, who blocked its glass pyramid entrance, reported Le Figaro.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of glass
Noun
  • This porcelain often featured rich blue patterns drawn against a white background.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Everything is served on antique porcelain, mis-matched in design, yet unified in style.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of porcelain
Noun
  • The neckline was detailed in raffia, and the whole piece was finished with glass crystal rhinestones, seed beads, and glass beads.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Collisions between nanoscale twins and crystal boundaries form concentrated stress points, which sprout fresh structural defects.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of crystal
Noun
  • The person buried there is believed to have belonged to the Linear Pottery culture — named for the distinctive spiral and wavy patterns decorating its pottery.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meantime, Adler said his pottery studio is where everything begins.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of pottery

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