Thesaurus results for TABLEWARE

tableware

noun

ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer

Definition of tableware

as in silver

eating and serving utensils during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives

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as in dinnerware

dishes used for eating or serving food or drink the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions

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Recent Examples of tableware During the Roman Empire, terra sigillata was used to add a protective sheen to vases and tableware. — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 There’s a focus on ensuring amenities and items like sheets and tableware are made locally and that guests are introduced to the area’s history. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 Score smaller must-haves like Le Creuset and Staub kitchenware, plus find essential serveware and tableware, key for any upcoming fall gatherings at home. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Best Serving Tray Designer Sophie Lou Jacobson knows how to make even the most humble tableware pieces that much cooler. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableware

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Noun

Nano black features a fingerprint- and stain-resistant coating, while the silver-white Neo is treated with a special sandblasting process to give it a matte finish.

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, meanwhile, became the first American team to win a medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling, taking silver.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

According to Degrenne’s successors, about 50 percent of all French households counted their silverware and cutlery in their home in 1989.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Lifewit Large Silverware Drawer Organizer This Amazon best-seller transforms chaotic silverware drawers into an organizational haven.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of silverware

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

Tableware Deals With holiday hosting season a few weeks out, now is a sensible time to stock up on glassware and flatware.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
All the dishes are served on plates from Crossland’s supply company, Mango Supplies and Resources, which also sells flatware and other goods to restaurants.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of flatware

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

Witnesses told South Korean media that the attacker appeared to have knives tied to both hands and stabbed people in different parts of the mall while moving up and down the floors on an escalator.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
During opening statements Tuesday, Rouse said traces of Garr's blood were found deep within the handle of a knife used in the attack.

— CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of knife

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

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