Definition of flatwarenext
as in silver
eating and serving utensils asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding

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Recent Examples of flatware Scandinavian countries and Japan produced particularly attractive modernist flatware in the 1950s and ’60s, giving you the vintage look without the constant polishing. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 If neutrals aren’t your style, try using monochromatic dishes and flatware to create a bolder look while still letting the plants be the focal point. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 Scooby-Doo’s bag that opens to a pocket universe and is capable of storing an infinite amount of things, including refrigerators, giant sandwiches, and entire sets of flatware that belonged to the late queen? — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026 Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatware
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Noun
  • The design riffs on botonaduras, the rows of decorative sterling silver buttons that often adorn charro trousers and skirts at Mexican rodeos.
    — Zoey Goto, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Her library hosted a bright pink sofa and matching rug alongside an orange armchair, while the living room held kitschy dog statues, seats the color of lemon drops, and ornate silver candlesticks.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Drawers built into the table hold extra silverware — a thoughtful way to keep your party self-sufficient and in the moment.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • According to Degrenne’s successors, about 50 percent of all French households counted their silverware and cutlery in their home in 1989.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In a video obtained by TMZ, a man the outlet identified as Perez is shown taking out a large butcher’s knife from his black sweatshirt pocket.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Georgia’s Kirby Smart took notice of Columbia’s sophomore Swiss Army knife, a versatile prospect able to line up just about anywhere.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Both traditions come to life in Tabitha Simmons’s new line of tableware for Cabana.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Over the summer, the retailer expanded its clothing fabrics floor by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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