dinnerware

noun

din·​ner·​ware ˈdi-nər-ˌwer How to pronounce dinnerware (audio)
: tableware other than flatware

Examples of dinnerware in a Sentence

received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts
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During the Great Depression, to lure people back, theater owners in the Midwest would have giveaway nights, awarding dinnerware and even pets. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025 Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen Rounded Arch Cabinet Perfect for stashing glassware, dinnerware, linens, or pantry items, the Juliet Kitchen Rounded Arch Cabinet makes storage look sleek. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025 But there’s something timeless about the classic cabbage shapes of Bordallo Pinheiro’s dinnerware. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2025 Down the hallway from the bedroom is the kitchenette, which includes an induction cooktop, sink, and ample cabinets for storing cookware, bakeware pieces, appliances, and dinnerware. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dinnerware

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First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dinnerware was in 1843

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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinnerware. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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dinnerware

noun
din·​ner·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce dinnerware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: utensils (as dishes and glasses) used at the dinner table

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