dishware

noun

dish·​ware ˈdish-ˌwer How to pronounce dishware (audio)
: tableware (as of china) used in serving food

Examples of dishware in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Solo cups and other plastic dishware are also often contaminated, and they're made from a type of plastic, polystyrene, that is more difficult and expensive to recycle than other, more durable types of plastic ― such as those used in soda and laundry detergent bottles, Stevens said. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024 The changes include 175 new food menu items and all-new dishware, as well as a new amenity kit available on request on flights of at least seven hours, designed by U.S.-based sustainable lifestyle company Out of the Woods. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024 Fancy Flourish Salad Plate Get your kitchen ready for spring by incorporating seasonal prints and colors into your dishware. Rachel Trujillo, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 What's more, these tablets are specially formulated with ingredients that are safe and effective, so your dishware won't be subjected to harsh chemicals. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2023 Her kitchen’s champagne yellow paint and pops of green decor, paired with vintage white appliances and kitschy dishware lining the walls, reflect her eclectic and homey style. Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023 For something more sophisticated, classic black-and-white prints and dishware are always on point. Mary Carol Garrity, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The manager set up the three-compartment sink and had dishware manually sanitized. Michael Braga, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2023 Her snowflake bowls are equally charming—serving as a reminder that a holiday dessert board is the perfect opportunity to break out your special, seasonal dishware. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dishware was in 1946

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“Dishware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishware. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

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