tableware

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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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

Recent Examples on the Web Dresser’s highly inventive tableware, carpets, wallpaper and cast-iron furniture often broke the design rules of his time and seem to anticipate 20th-century trends. — Peter Saenger, WSJ, "A New Look at Britain’s Old Treasures," 23 Jan. 2020 For instance, the plastic, non-degradable tableware that will be banned in many restaurants this year will only be partially phased out in takeaway containers by 2025. — Ben Westcott, CNN, "China has announced a new plan to crack down on most single-use plastics by 2025," 20 Jan. 2020 Outside the bazaar’s limited hours, shoppers can find high-end boutiques and dollar stores hawking art, tableware, clothing, and cosmetics at malls like Aberdeen Centre and Yaohan Centre. — Naomi Tomky, Fortune, "One of the best places to celebrate Lunar New Year is just outside Vancouver," 18 Jan. 2020 Past the mustard velvet curtains of this fantastical lair, there is a wide range of curious gifts, including tableware by Astier de Villatte, French candles, paperbacks, and limited-edition drawings. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "Vintage Shops, Markets, and Home Goods Stores to Visit in Rome Right Now," 17 Dec. 2019 Shoppers can save up to 40 percent off in a variety of categories including living room goods and office furniture, while items in the storage, decor and tableware departments are marked down by between 30 and 35 percent. — Nicole Spector, NBC News, "Are Columbus Day sales worth it? Yes and no. Here's what to consider and what to skip," 11 Oct. 2019 For 70 years, the company has been filling not only restaurants but registries with their iconic tableware, and decorating bathrooms and kitchens as well, with an occasional museum thrown into the mix. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, "Artek’s Famous Finnish Tea Trolley Gets a California Twist From Heath Ceramics," 19 Oct. 2018 Its shelves are loaded with massive silver service and delicate China and Japanese tableware. — Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, "From the Archives: An 1887 tour of the Villa Montezuma," 29 Sep. 2019 Royal Doulton references the year John Doulton started the London pottery company with the new 1815 collection of handcrafted porcelain tableware, trimmed with vibrant hues and stamped with the date. — Washington Post, "RIGHT AT HOME: Design and décor with British flair," 30 Oct. 2019

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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tableware. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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