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

Down the hallway from the bedroom is the kitchenette, which includes an induction cooktop, sink, and ample cabinets for storing cookware, bakeware pieces, appliances, and dinnerware. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025

A couple of their best-sellers even come with our editors’ stamp of approval, such as the stoneware dinner plates or the 16-piece dinnerware set for a full kitchen refresh. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025

Tabletop & Tools Glossy and modern, Le Creuset’s Vancouver dinnerware is perfect for everyday use and special occasions. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025

Best tools and appliances for holiday dinners This dinnerware set can set the perfect festive mood for your holiday table. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025

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