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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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 Coppola added her personal touches to the evening including Kindred Black floral tableware and Disco Cubes—custom handmade ice cubes—which added a dash of style to guests’ beverages. — Cameron Bird, Vogue, "Gia Coppola and Ciao Lucia Host a Friendsgiving in Los Angeles," 21 Nov. 2018 The uniquely eclectic housewares and gift shop, Four Emotions, sells antler chandeliers, Alpine-themed tableware, and eccentric fine jewelry. — Heidi Mitchell, Town & Country, "Skiing St. Moritz in Style," 1 Nov. 2018 Eventually, Malevich abandoned painting altogether, focusing on theoretical lectures and books, studying architecture and designing porcelain tableware. — Alexandra Bregman, WSJ, "When Chagall and Malevich Battled in Russia," 9 Aug. 2018 In a range of Insta-friendly hues, Harriet Caslin alters porcelain into unique tableware designs and two-toned lighting, casting a beautiful glow on your next dinner party. — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, "Go Inside The London Design Festival, AKA Fashion Week For Decor Addicts," 2 Oct. 2018 Think: a simple white LED candelabra; a striking gold plant pot, tealight lantern, and three-tier serving stand; and all sorts of stylish tableware. — Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, "Ikea Debuts 2018 Winter Holiday Collection," 28 Sep. 2018 Ty Pennington, the host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, recently introduced a line of bedding, tableware, and bath accessories for Sears. — Nicole Sforza, ELLE Decor, "Ty It All Together," 5 July 2012

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