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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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 Porcelain tableware is usually cast in a mold, but Aigner doesn’t use them. — Alex Ronan, Vogue, "Meet the Berlin Artist Making a Million Porcelain Dishes Before She Dies," 1 July 2018 Ancers, a tableware manufacturer in Buenos Aires, has seen its gas bill soar by 48 percent while electricity costs have doubled since the beginning of last year. — New York Times, "Argentina Raises Key Rate to 40%, Bringing Economic Uncertainty," 4 May 2018 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

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