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

Every concept has its own identity, right down to the uniforms, tableware, and glassware. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Obviously, the legacy has since grown from royal tableware to hypercar accoutrements. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

Decorations Along with festive tableware, decorations are July Fourth outdoor essentials that can liven the mood and turn your everyday outdoor space into a vibrant setting. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

The studio also makes beautiful tableware decorated with lemons, flowers, and other motifs that would make a great gift or souvenir. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 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