Thesaurus results for TABLEWARE

tableware

noun

ˈtā-bəl-ˌwer

Definition of tableware

as in silver

eating and serving utensils during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives

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as in dinnerware

dishes used for eating or serving food or drink the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions

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Recent Examples of tableware Every concept has its own identity, right down to the uniforms, tableware, and glassware. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 Obviously, the legacy has since grown from royal tableware to hypercar accoutrements. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Decorations Along with festive tableware, decorations are July Fourth outdoor essentials that can liven the mood and turn your everyday outdoor space into a vibrant setting. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The studio also makes beautiful tableware decorated with lemons, flowers, and other motifs that would make a great gift or souvenir. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableware

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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

Try pairing them with low-profile dinnerware and simple candles to elevate a casual spread.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
For fans of the open and exposed look who also want to protect their most precious dinnerware while displaying it daily, consider the middle ground, and swap out your current doors for glass ones.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Definition of dinnerware

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

It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Once considered unprofessional or unconventional in some settings, tattoos have become far more accepted across generations.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of setting

Noun

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
This extra-large expandable silverware tray brings a little order back to the chaos, with adjustable sections that fit a variety of drawer sizes and deep compartments for everything from everyday flatware to bulky kitchen tools.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Definition of flatware

Noun

That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026

Definition of china

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

When Devers stepped to the plate in the third with a runner on base, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki elected to take the bat out of Devers’ hand and intentionally walk him when the count got to 2-0.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
While the offense took a bit to come around, Mack was always doing his thing behind the plate.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of plate

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