tableware

noun

ta·​ble·​ware ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer 

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

Synonyms

• 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

The setting is equally curated with handcrafted tableware by artist Agnès Sandahl, eco-conscious Cristel cookware, and a standout wine list featuring biodynamic Gérard Bertrand wines and Laurent Perrier champagnes, plus Colagreco’s Tempera non-alcoholic blends. —Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

The artisanal homeware e-commerce portion of the brand offers a variety of tableware, home accessories and exclusive ready-to-wear collaborations that take inspiration from the globetrotting magazine. —Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025

At the Lowell Hotel in New York’s Upper East Side, the Majorelle restaurant is showcasing Dior Maison Lily of the Valley tableware and a special tea with culinary nods to Dior’s favourite colours and flavours. —Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

Next, style the table with fresh flowers and mixed tableware. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025

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