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
  • Inside the restaurant, guests chatted among Dean’s signature Guinness-and-oyster shooters and silver bowls piled high with chips, but the warm fall night meant taking advantage of the sidewalk space also appealed.
    — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Accessories-wise, indulge your inner maximalist with some color-contrasting jewelry (or go simple with sleek silver).
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Lifewit Large Silverware Drawer Organizer This Amazon best-seller transforms chaotic silverware drawers into an organizational haven.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The satirical remarks drew criticism after a man later breached security at the Washington Hilton event while armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Sierra then tied Machado’s hands up with a nylon rope and threatened her with a knife.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • An emphasis on local artisans can be seen in everything from the restaurant’s clay tableware to the spirits used in The Bar’s impressive craft cocktail list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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