tableware

noun

ta·​ble·​ware ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer How to pronounce tableware (audio)
: utensils (as of china, glass, or silver) for table use

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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These range from from disposable tableware and uneaten food to plastic décor and fireworks. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Those who love the traditional folk craft mingei will appreciate the tableware that elevates the atmosphere of the meal. Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025 Lenox Corporation, which sells tableware and collectible items, has also proposed a line of products featuring Trump. Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 16 June 2025 Founded in 2014, Cabana is a biannual magazine and retailer dedicated to home decor and tableware. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tableware

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tableware was in 1766

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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tableware. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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tableware

noun
ta·​ble·​ware ˈtā-bəl-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce tableware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: utensils (as of china, glass, or silver) for table use

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