tableware

noun

ta·​ble·​ware ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer 

: utensils (as of china, glass, or silver) for table use

Synonyms of tableware

• silver
• silverware
• flatware
• knife

Examples of tableware in a Sentence

during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives

the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s a focus on ensuring amenities and items like sheets and tableware are made locally and that guests are introduced to the area’s history. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

At a dinner attended by the fashion and design set at the brand’s Milan flagship on Wednesday, founder Carolina Castiglioni introduced a new array of tableware, glassware and cutlery made with Belgian design specialist Serax. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

In a new collaboration with luxe home decor brand L’Objet, the jewelry designer (a favorite of Zoë Kravitz, Zendaya, and Margot Robbie) has translated her signature everyday luxury ethos into tableware. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Their florist was Atelier Decorelle, while tableware and furniture came from Rental Co. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tableware

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

tableware

noun

ta·​ble·​ware ˈtā-bəl-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: utensils (as of china, glass, or silver) for table use