dinnerware

noun

din·​ner·​ware ˈdi-nər-ˌwer 

: tableware other than flatware

Synonyms of dinnerware

• setting
• tableware
• china
• plate
• glass
• porcelain
• crystal
• pottery

Examples of dinnerware in a Sentence

received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of my fondest memories with her take place in the kitchen, which was adorned with timeless decor, elegant dinnerware, and, like that of many grandmothers, vintage Tupperware. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dinnerware

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

Kids Definition

dinnerware

noun

din·​ner·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: utensils (as dishes and glasses) used at the dinner table