Thesaurus results for DINNERWARE

dinnerware

noun

ˈdi-nər-ˌwer

Definition of dinnerware

as in setting

dishes used for eating or serving food or drink received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts

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Recent Examples of dinnerware Together, the interior accessories and the new dinnerware collection are all named Silos, referring to the cylindrical shape. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Look for more minimalist melamine dinnerware collections that are offered in muted and earthy on-trend colors. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Luckily, Amazon has quietly discounted a variety of dinnerware, giving you an easy and affordable opportunity to upgrade. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Set the table for dinner parties on the patio with a dinnerware collection that never goes out of style. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinnerware

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Noun

The Los Huemules Conservation Reserve is not only the setting of its latest hotel, but also one of the many conservation projects in South America for which Explora is a stakeholder.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Developing mechanized hands capable of such dexterity could be a key driver in the adoption of humanoids in domestic settings, though likely won't be needed for most factory jobs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of setting

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

Definition of tableware

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

Adding to the effortlessness of my stay, silicone bibs, cups, spoons, and plates plus high chairs were provided immediately at every restaurant, and the diverse kids menu doesn’t consist of simply junk food and French fries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
From a distance roughly equivalent to the size of the plates, two rough-textured, vaguely oblong stones lean toward them.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar serves up cocktails and wine by the glass alongside casual fare like patatas bravas and lobster corn dogs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Norway's government wants to get a handle on both the promise and peril of AI glasses, and is proposing that parliament enact a temporary ban on them in some places.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of glass

Noun

Small mosaic tile, matte ceramic, non-gloss porcelain and natural stone all offer better traction without looking institutional.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Baking soda’s mild abrasiveness helps scrub away light stains and grime without scratching your toilet bowl’s porcelain.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of porcelain

Noun

Jones, however, clarified that the pottery was found beside the formation, not within it.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Beyond pottery studios and galleries, art lovers can seek out the renowned Ben Long frescoes, which adorn the walls of Saint Mary’s Church and Holy Trinity Church in nearby Glendale Springs, North Carolina.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

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