tableware

noun

ta·​ble·​ware ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer 

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

Synonyms of tableware

• silver
• silverware
• flatware
• knife

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

While formal entertaining is less common today, finding napkin rings, butter pats, and sterling silver tableware is a true treasure. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

In its latest update, Ginori 1735, a famous porcelain maker from Florence known for its decorative tableware and bold designs, has transformed three of the yacht’s favorite outdoor spaces using colors that capture the spirit of an Italian summer. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Meal time means Italian dishes served on porcelain tableware. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tableware

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

tableware

noun

ta·​ble·​ware ˈtā-bəl-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

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