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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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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

Definition of flatware

Noun

The political reporter, who has worked in news settings since high school, says he’s seen the industry evolve and struggle to preserve relevancy in some ways.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
The versatile design features a flexible neck and three-speed settings for customizable airflow, plus hands-free operation with suction cup base mounting that attaches to any smooth surface.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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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

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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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