tableware

noun

ta·ble·ware | \ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer

Definition of tableware

: utensils (as of china, glass, or silver) for table use

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Examples of tableware in a Sentence

during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions

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Opt for the airy feel of stacking tableware, ceramic coffee mugs, tea pots, and more on exposed, floating shelves rather than in heavy above-counter cabinets. — Amanda Smith, ELLE Decor, "16 Accents and Finishes for a Timeless Kitchen," 17 Apr. 2018 Today, the site sashays into the world of interior decor, with whimsical tablewares by Gucci, La Double J, and more. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "MatchesFashion.com Launches Homeware—Because Gucci Shouldn’t Be Limited to Your Closet," 2 July 2018 Colorful tableware by Chabi Chic Morocco and a striped runner and napkins by Heather Taylor Home lend a worldly feel. — Sarah Storms, ELLE Decor, "How To Host a Modern Moroccan-Themed Party," 22 May 2018 The food—salad garnished with buttermilk dressing; bacon and potato; catfish sausage with fermented lemon—practically gleamed on the tableware, and tasted both Southern and progressive. — Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, "The Luck of Kokura," 18 June 2018 Value for your special kosher tableware would be $600 and up. — Brenda Yenke, cleveland.com, "Sharing the rites of our heritage: Yenke Peddler antiques," 29 Jan. 2018 Stock up on party supplies For everything from patriotic tableware to flags and bunting, look no further than Party City. — Penelope Walker, USA TODAY, "Text-based invitations deliver a whole new way to plan a party," 2 July 2018 With a leopard print carpet, African sunset decor and colors and custom designed tableware featuring leopards, this fine dining experience will brighten a midwinter day and stand out from all of those blended chain restaurants. — Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Chagrin Valley serves up a tasty Restaurant Week Feb. 1-13," 22 Jan. 2018 Tetrev hopes to see people phase out tableware from big-box stores in favor of his handmade pieces. — Caitlin Mullen, chicagotribune.com, "'It's art that's to be used': Oak Park pottery shop owner says his creations are not meant to be locked away," 12 June 2018

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