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

For more of the best Amazon Christmas decor deals, shop our favorite artificial trees, garlands, wreaths, table settings, and even classic Lenox dinnerware sets below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

When in doubt, repurpose the dish for decoration, but don’t use it as dinnerware. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026

The charming stripes on this Gibson stoneware set make for a nice departure from predictable, stark-white dinnerware. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Now, Petravic and his fine dinnerware may finally have reached their breaking point. — Itay Hod, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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