dishware

noun

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

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Elements influencing the atmosphere range from decor and dishware to lighting and music. Carey Bringle, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 After all, there are plenty of furniture stores and plenty of shops that sell everything from dishware and silverware to art, candlesticks and vases. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 All the dishware is made in Mexico by Mexican artisans, giving it a warm and homey touch. Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 The dishware is also conveniently dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 June 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 31 Aug. 2025.

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