Thesaurus results for TABLEWARES

tablewares

noun

plural of tableware

as in flatware

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 plates

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 tablewares From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026 Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself). — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

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Noun

But unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, flatware generally performs as intended.

— Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
But Bruto’s culture has also been about change, from its head chefs to its menu to its flatware and even its branding.

— Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of flatware

Noun

Serve with tortilla chips and ensure plates are available because all of the layers won’t fit on one chip.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
The newest restaurant in Plaza Midwood’s growing dining scene is set to open next week, bringing bruschetta, a bottle club and shareable plates.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of plates

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Following his arrest, authorities found a semiautomatic rifle, five rifle magazines, about 190 rounds of ammunition, pepper spray, an entrenchment tool, and about 30 knives, according to the affidavit.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Agents also found a rifle scope and bipod, an entrenchment tool, pepper spray and about 30 knives.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of knives

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Compression boots are not a cure-all, but for people managing swelling, recovering from workouts or living with lymphedema, consistent use paired with appropriate pressure settings and a broader routine can make the investment worthwhile.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Hingson said that before Allen arrived at the Lighthouse, blind employees earned less than minimum wage under a law that allows employers to pay disabled workers subminimum rates in certain settings.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of settings

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The same minerals spotting your glasses and scaling your faucets could also be the reason your shampoo barely lathers or your hair has been feeling dull and stiff lately.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Outside on the patio, a group of longtime friends and customers — Jill Conrad, Kim Macquesten, Jenn Fox and Jenny Wolski echoed that sense of belonging over glasses of craft beer.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of glasses

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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025

Definition of porcelains

Noun

The stand was filled with bowls of colorful crystals and handmade crystal bracelets.

— Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026

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