flatware

noun

flat·​ware ˈflat-ˌwer 

: relatively flat tableware

especially : eating and serving utensils (such as knives, forks, and spoons) compare hollowware

Synonyms of flatware

• silver
• silverware
• knife
• tableware

Examples of flatware in a Sentence

asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding

Recent Examples on the Web

Layered linens, heirloom-style flatware, and vintage dishes add to that lived-in feel. —Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026

Like sunlight shining through leaves, this gold flatware set features hammered handles that provide a subtle rustic detail to the table setting. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

Don’t reserve your silver flatware just for special occasions. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026

Tullman also hired Bre Smith as his executive vice president, an artist in her own right but also a veteran of hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey and elsewhere, and a woman with a hefty budget who obsesses over everything from the flatware to the level of customer service. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flatware

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

flatware

noun

flat·​ware ˈflat-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: eating and serving utensils (as forks, spoons, and knives)