tablewares

noun

plural of tableware
1
as in flatware
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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2
as in plates
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 tablewares From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026 Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself). — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablewares
  1. flatware
  2. plates
  3. knives
  4. settings
  5. silvers
  6. glasses
  7. porcelains
  8. crystals
Noun
  • Scandinavian countries and Japan produced particularly attractive modernist flatware in the 1950s and ’60s, giving you the vintage look without the constant polishing.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If neutrals aren’t your style, try using monochromatic dishes and flatware to create a bolder look while still letting the plants be the focal point.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of flatware
Noun
  • From plates and knives not being clean to flies stuck on traps, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Protein seems to be on everyone’s minds (and plates) these days, with many of us getting our fill from fish, beef, chicken, or plant proteins like beans, avocados, tofu, and tempeh.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of plates
Noun
  • As with those knives, the Helton has no plastics or resin-based composites, just premium metals like 6061 aluminum, stainless steel and phosphor bronze.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to Tisch, Cisneros then waved her knives and began to advance on the officers, who attempted to subdue the woman with a Taser before employing lethal force.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of knives
Noun
  • Be sure to adjust the spreader settings to reduce the application rate by half with this approach.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The system also cannot solve physical hardware failures simply by changing software settings.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of settings
Noun
  • Highlights in light ash blonde blend well with grays and silvers.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Sydney Williams claimed uneven bars gold, while Addalye VanGrinsven medaled on all four events, collecting two silvers and two bronze medals.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of silvers
Noun
  • In 2020 Minassian was invited to design the first products of the Caviar collection, charger caviar holder trays and glasses.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Viewed through glasses with electronic shutters that expose each eye to its respective image, the final picture optically intrudes into actual space.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of glasses
Noun
  • Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Definition of porcelains
Noun
  • The stand was filled with bowls of colorful crystals and handmade crystal bracelets.
    — Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of crystals

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