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flatware

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of flatware

  1. eating and serving utensils asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding Synonyms tableware, silver, silverwareRelated Words place setting, setting, setup; silver plate; cutlery; chopstick, fork, knife, spoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of flatware Spanish Central: Translation of flatware Nglish: Translation of flatware for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about flatware

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