as in settings
dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dinnerwares
Where Etsy, in my opinion, shines brightest is with its various dinnerwares, drinkwares, and ceramics.
—
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerwares
Noun
-
He’s known for using these surreal settings and absurdist ideas to make genuine commentary.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
-
In many cases, people can receive the same high-quality care in lower-cost settings, without sacrificing outcomes or convenience.—
Anthem Blue Cross California,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
-
Our servers, Ivan and Martina, set the tone for our meal with a basket of focaccia and complimentary plates of ricotta spread, bruschetta, and aged parmesan to start.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Noun
-
Unlike clunky acupressure bands or funky glasses, the Essence Essential Oil Nasal Diffusers are surprisingly discreet.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
-
During the April encounter, which was captured on video and obtained by the State Journal, Nelson allegedly grabbed a motorist's glasses and stomped on them in a fight over parking.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Noun
-
After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
-
This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself).—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dinnerwares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerwares. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
