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 Every concept has its own identity, right down to the uniforms, tableware, and glassware. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 Obviously, the legacy has since grown from royal tableware to hypercar accoutrements. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Decorations Along with festive tableware, decorations are July Fourth outdoor essentials that can liven the mood and turn your everyday outdoor space into a vibrant setting. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The studio also makes beautiful tableware decorated with lemons, flowers, and other motifs that would make a great gift or souvenir. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tableware

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Noun

These atomic pairs selectively remove only the hydrogen atoms needed to convert ethanol into acetaldehyde while suppressing the deactivation pathways seen in comparable platinum-silver and chromium-silver catalysts.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
The 23-year-old’s name joins that of compatriots Ayako Okamoto (1984), Hinako Shibuno (2019) and last year’s champion golfer Miyū Yamashita — who failed to make the cut this weekend — on the silver trophy.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

Try pairing them with low-profile dinnerware and simple candles to elevate a casual spread.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
For fans of the open and exposed look who also want to protect their most precious dinnerware while displaying it daily, consider the middle ground, and swap out your current doors for glass ones.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Definition of dinnerware

Noun

Placing it in the bottom of the machine or the silverware holder will keep the detergent from being released at the optimal moment.

— Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Chelsea are 8/1 to win the Premier League, 10/1 for the FA Cup and 8/1 for the Carabao Cup yet there could be value in predicting them to land silverware.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of silverware

Noun

It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Once considered unprofessional or unconventional in some settings, tattoos have become far more accepted across generations.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of setting

Noun

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
This extra-large expandable silverware tray brings a little order back to the chaos, with adjustable sections that fit a variety of drawer sizes and deep compartments for everything from everyday flatware to bulky kitchen tools.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 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 result is an LP that feels like both a one-off and a leap forward, constantly code-switching between electronic freakouts that wouldn’t be out of place on the Planet Mu label and sultry club pop with the campy, prop-knife edge of electroclash.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Today’s dinner knife is still sharp, although never quite sharp enough.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of knife

Noun

Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The menu leans Mediterranean, with small plates and cocktails to tide you over in between meals.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of plate

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