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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The brand may be known for its durable and high-quality pots and pans, but the sleek ceramic dinnerware is equally hardwearing with its scratch and chip-resistant glaze. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026 Moments later, Jenner shared another snap showcasing her green ceramic dinnerware neatly organized on top of light wooden shelves. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 In a bid to survive, theaters lowered ticket prices, introduced incentives like giveaways of dinnerware and began to sell concessions, which people previously bought from vendors or nearby sweet shops, Melnick said. Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 From lightweight lampshades to verdant Italian dinnerware, here are the spring decor changes interior designers rely on in their own spaces. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 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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