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

Not only that, but considering a rinse aid to add to the cycle will help your flatware, glass and dishes dry without droplet or streaking left behind. —Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

With origins dating back to 1830, its silver serving pieces and flatware are loved by royals, celebs, interior designers, and five-star hotels alike—and the price tag is best for the person who wants forever flatware. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025

The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025

According to the company’s archives, by 1983, more than half of all flatware bought in the United States was Oneida. —Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025

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)