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 Kosyku has reasonably priced ceramics and tableware from around Japan, all with an earthy modern sensibility. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 In another list were Washington’s reciprocal tariff cuts for Chinese small appliances such as coffee makers and toasters, tableware, blankets and bed linens. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 During the Roman Empire, terra sigillata was used to add a protective sheen to vases and tableware. — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 There’s a focus on ensuring amenities and items like sheets and tableware are made locally and that guests are introduced to the area’s history. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableware

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Noun

Mario Prada sourced fine leathers, silver, silk and crystal from Europe and beyond and these are on public display in Milan for the first time.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The two are always dressed to balance each other onscreen, as in complementary lavender and yellow, or that aforementioned ball’s gold and silver.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

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
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

Definition of silverware

Noun

Before connecting an account, check the agent’s privacy settings and data-retention policies.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Anthropic notes that four of its models have hacked into other third-party systems, including one gaining administrator access, changing system settings and reading an individual’s private information.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of setting

Noun

Tableware Deals With holiday hosting season a few weeks out, now is a sensible time to stock up on glassware and flatware.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
All the dishes are served on plates from Crossland’s supply company, Mango Supplies and Resources, which also sells flatware and other goods to restaurants.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 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

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

Definition of knife

Noun

The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Transfer to a plate or another baking sheet and cool completely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

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