as in setting
dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts
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Recent Examples of dinnerware
Keep only everyday appliances and dinnerware in the kitchen to maximize space.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Take the ceramic shapes of Bordallo Pinheiro’s dinnerware.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Impress your next dinner guests with this 30-piece set of blue-and-white dinnerware.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Candles have become just as luxurious, coveted, and symbolically meaningful as a classic American dinnerware set.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Take the ceramic shapes of Bordallo Pinheiro’s dinnerware.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Impress your next dinner guests with this 30-piece set of blue-and-white dinnerware.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Candles have become just as luxurious, coveted, and symbolically meaningful as a classic American dinnerware set.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dinnerware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerware
Noun
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Make sure to turn the thermostat back up to the original setting.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though interiors were filmed on a soundstage, the home’s exterior became one of television’s most recognizable settings during the series’ five-season run from 2008 to 2013.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Francesca del Balzo is the co-founder and creative director of PORTA, a tableware and home furnishings brand.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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If relief comes, consumers can expect the most impact on categories of items that are most affected by those tariffs, including glassware and tableware, furniture and a wide range of household supplies.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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While the sentimental value of her china is priceless and can never be matched, there are still plenty of legacy brands to shop gorgeous china sets from that maintain the premium quality of her original pieces in new patterns and upgraded designs.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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The full marathon medals, often compared to the size of a dinner plate, play off the literary theme this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Vendors sold everything from $5 wood fire pizzas to $13 combo plates from Mexican meals to Chinese food and more.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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This came into sharp focus at Prada’s Thursday show as Zuckerberg and Chan walked into the event, an appearance likely tied to rumors that Meta will collaborate with Prada on a smart glasses offering.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Around five, the sun broke through the clouds, a beery yellow light that made the leaves glint like glass.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Scant artifacts survived those conditions, and almost all the porcelain recovered from the site consisted of shards.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Give springtime florals a unique twist by modeling your nails after your favorite porcelain flower pot.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Game of Thrones alum turned heads in a naked dress made out of nothing but layers of crystal chains.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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The brand’s Bali Canggu hotel, nestled between the crystal-clear Indian Ocean and Bali’s rice fields, is now home to the world’s first Regent Spa & Wellness.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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After the rise of Christianity, the passages under the Hippodrome, a stadium once used for chariot races and gladiator fights, were repurposed as workshops for dyeing fabric and making pottery.—
Durrie Bouscaren,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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During the studio’s long history, it has been known for its relaxing vibe that attracts pottery painters of all ages and skill levels.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerware. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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