flatware

noun

flat·​ware ˈflat-ˌwer 

: relatively flat tableware

especially : eating and serving utensils (such as knives, forks, and spoons) compare hollowware

Synonyms of flatware

• silver
• silverware
• knife
• tableware

Examples of flatware in a Sentence

asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding

Recent Examples on the Web

Tableware Deals With holiday hosting season a few weeks out, now is a sensible time to stock up on glassware and flatware. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

All the dishes are served on plates from Crossland’s supply company, Mango Supplies and Resources, which also sells flatware and other goods to restaurants. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026

My groupings range from sterling silver flatware to matchbooks, but my most prized grouping is my trove of fine art. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

But unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, flatware generally performs as intended. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flatware

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

Kids Definition

flatware

noun

flat·​ware ˈflat-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: eating and serving utensils (as forks, spoons, and knives)