dinnerware

noun

din·​ner·​ware ˈdi-nər-ˌwer How to pronounce dinnerware (audio)
Synonyms of dinnerwarenext
: tableware other than flatware

Examples of dinnerware in a Sentence

received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts
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This includes dip trays, melamine dinnerware sets and outdoor drinkware. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 There was a variety of larger furniture pieces on display, including sofas, dining tables, chairs, and beds, as well as an assortment of décor items, including bedding, lighting, dinnerware, and more. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 All the fare comes on plates and in bowls handmade by Taura in his ceramics workshop; after the Arab oven was unearthed, Taura started crafting his own dinnerware to connect with the hotel’s roots. Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 If hosting parties and cookouts is on your summer agenda, outdoor dinnerware is a must. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinnerware

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dinnerware was in 1843

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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnerware. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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dinnerware

noun
din·​ner·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce dinnerware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: utensils (as dishes and glasses) used at the dinner table

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