tableware

noun

ta·ble·ware | \ ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer

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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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The restaurant has a 1920s auto-shop vibe with many of the decorations and tableware being inspired by old automotive parts and tools as well as gas pumps, signs and other decor. — Austen Erblat, sun-sentinel.com, "Revved-up restaurant: Ford’s Garage coming to Palm Beach County mall," 7 June 2019 Look no further than Year & Day, which offers a selection of minimalistic, tableware at a reasonable price point. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "From Goop Lab to One Kings Lane: 8 New Design Destinations to Know," 7 Nov. 2018 Tomorrow, the store launches a new interiors and lifestyle line, The Webster Home, which includes tableware, objets d’art, and furniture. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Ultimate It-Girl Store, The Webster, Launches a New Home Line," 18 Mar. 2019 Your next set of tableware could be made from a former Norwegian frigate. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Watch Salvagers Raise a Sunken Norwegian Frigate," 5 Mar. 2019 So long, flimsy plastic trays: The meals are also served in courses, on sleek—albeit, still plastic—white tableware. — Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, "Delta Is Testing Out 3-Course Meals in Economy," 1 Aug. 2018 Chefs who face the constraints of a sit-down format with classic tableware compensate with visual surprise. — Karen Stabiner, New York Times, "For the State-of-the-Art Wedding Feast, ‘Look Is Everything’," 18 June 2018 Sijie, which has room for about 30 diners at a time, is a spice lover’s dream in a casual, homey setting, complete with old-school metal chairs, circular tables, and retro tableware. — Janice Leung Hayes, Condé Nast Traveler, "23 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong," 27 Feb. 2018 Champagne flutes and elegant tableware honors the occasion beautifully. — Vogue, "Day 10: Entertain With Ease," 12 Nov. 2018

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The first known use of tableware was in 1766

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tableware

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tableware

formal : dishes, glasses, knives, forks, etc., that are used for serving and eating food at a table

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tableware

noun

ta·ble·ware | \ ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer

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Kids Definition of tableware

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

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