Thesaurus results for FLATWARE

flatware

noun

ˈflat-ˌwer

Definition of flatware

as in silver

eating and serving utensils asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding

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Recent Examples of flatware Style a traditional space with silver serveware and flatware for a nostalgic design, or modernize the silver look with silver jewelry trays on your vanity and charger plates on your dining table. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 The stainless steel dish rack is rust-resistant, with a self-draining board and a removable, adjustable flatware caddy. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Layered linens, heirloom-style flatware, and vintage dishes add to that lived-in feel. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 This silver flatware set brings simplicity to the intricate designs of the dish set. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatware

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Noun

To extract valuable metals such as silver, lead, copper, and zinc from the hard rock, the ore was crushed and then smelted in a furnace using intense heat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
After silver was discovered in the 1870s, the miners returned and hard rock mining boomed.

— John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

After all, why would loading up a bulky machine with plates, glasses, and silverware possibly be more efficient than a few quick scrubs in the sink?

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Mbappe’s individual brilliance is beyond question, scoring ten goals at the World Cup, but the absence of silverware could ultimately count against him.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of silverware

Noun

That case focused mostly on the details of the knife attack itself; the federal one delves more into questions of motive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Greek media reported the suspect had been brandishing a knife and threatening people before the attack, prompting a bystander to call police.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of knife

Noun

The retailer has expanded the space by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Here are the vintage tableware pieces that every Southerner looks for at thrift and antique stores.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

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