tableware

1 eating and serving utensils <during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives> Synonyms flatware, silver, silverware Related Words place setting, setting, setup; silver plate; cutlery; chopstick, fork, knife, spoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

2 dishes used for eating or serving food or drink <the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions> Synonyms dinnerware Related Words place setting, setting, setup; china, chinaware, crockery, earthenware, porcelain, pottery, stoneware, ware; crystal, glassware; plate, saucer; cup, demitasse, glass, goblet, mug, teacup; bowl, casserole, charger, platter, tureen