dishware

noun

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

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Louis Vuitton’s presence is not only prominently displayed on the linens and dishware but also in the food itself—the act of dining yet another form of immersive branding. Regan Stephens, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025 The nonprofit also provided other necessities like disposable cutlery or dishware. La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025 The large ceramic bowls are full of sweet details that make this dishware stand out from the crowd. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 Finally give your favorite serveware and dishware collections a proper home with a dining room sideboard. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dishware

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Nov. 2025.

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