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

This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

In a somewhat uncanny move, attendees will be asked to bring their own plates and flatware. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026

Style a traditional space with silver serveware and flatware for a nostalgic design, or modernize the silver look with silver jewelry trays on your vanity and charger plates on your dining table. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

The stainless steel dish rack is rust-resistant, with a self-draining board and a removable, adjustable flatware caddy. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 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)