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 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 Score smaller must-haves like Le Creuset and Staub kitchenware, plus find essential serveware and tableware, key for any upcoming fall gatherings at home. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Best Serving Tray Designer Sophie Lou Jacobson knows how to make even the most humble tableware pieces that much cooler. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableware

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Noun

Sharabi Chicken Tikka and Kasauli Lemon Chicken are flambed tableside, and Jalebi Chat is accented with nylon sev (a thin, crispy Indian snack made from chickpea flour) and silver varaq (a thin, edible sheet of silver used in South Asian treats).

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Palace wall paintings, floral motifs and intricate carvings are used in modern forms for silver and champagne gold anchor statement earrings, layered necklaces, cuffs, rings, brooches and belts.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of silver

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

My groupings range from sterling silver flatware to matchbooks, but my most prized grouping is my trove of fine art.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
But unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, flatware generally performs as intended.

— Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 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

The satirical remarks drew criticism after a man later breached security at the Washington Hilton event while armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Sierra then tied Machado’s hands up with a nylon rope and threatened her with a knife.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of knife

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

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