Definition of tablewarenext
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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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Recent Examples of tableware Plaster friezes reference the plane trees along the Tiber, and custom Richard Ginori tableware brings design elements from the suites into the hotel’s public areas. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 This year's patriotic lineup includes everything from grilling staples and red, white, and blue tableware to condiments and party-ready desserts made to feed a crowd. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 They have also been engraved on glassware, and appear on the terrace menus, tableware and linens. Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Snip a big bouquet and showcase it as a centerpiece along with your tableware. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
  • And time for conversations to focus on gold, silver and bronze.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • The medals were carried out on silver trays and after the Venezuelan match officials received theirs, Harry Kane led the whole England squad up onto the stage.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • In honor of The Bear’s final season, Jono Pandolfi’s signature white and toasted clay dinnerware (featured in the fictional restaurant) is 15% off.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
  • In an ideal world, my kitchen cabinets would be almost exclusively filled with Le Creuset cookware, dinnerware, and serving pieces.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps the hosting couple could consider using really nice, disposable dishes, silverware and plastic glasses.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Two European Championship finals in the past five years have offered the chance of silverware but the World Cup is the World Cup, and Argentina are Argentina.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The ceremony begins with intention setting that provides a context for the physical treatment that will follow.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Often nestled in lush mountains or on a peaceful lake, the bucolic and nature-filled settings of sleep-away camps will always remain ingrained in our memories.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Finish refers to how reflective a flatware set is.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
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
Noun
  • That case focused mostly on the details of the knife attack itself; the federal one delves more into questions of motive.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Greek media reported the suspect had been brandishing a knife and threatening people before the attack, prompting a bystander to call police.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Down 7-5 in the seventh, a two-out single by Michael Harris II breathed some life into the Braves’ offense, which had been dormant for the previous 13 plate appearances.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
  • Unfortunately for the Yankees, Betts, playing short, made a great, running throw to the plate after receiving Pages’ toss.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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