dishware

noun

dish·​ware ˈdish-ˌwer 

: tableware (as of china) used in serving food

Examples of dishware in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The late designer, Pierre Cardin, meantime, famously acquired Maxim’s in 1981 and took over as owner, while introducing a line of evening wear, dishware and home decor inspired by the space. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Walker Edison Maja Beveled Sideboard Give your favorite serveware and dishware collections a proper home with a dining room sideboard. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Fine China China and dishware are among the most common heirlooms passed down through families, and they’re often displayed in a hutch, likely gathering dust. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Here’s What a Microbiologist Says Melamine Dishes Melamine dishware can be colorful, stylish, and durable—but it should only be used for cold foods—and especially not used in the microwave. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dishware

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare