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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
This year's patriotic lineup includes everything from grilling staples and red, white, and blue tableware to condiments and party-ready desserts made to feed a crowd.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
They have also been engraved on glassware, and appear on the terrace menus, tableware and linens.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Snip a big bouquet and showcase it as a centerpiece along with your tableware.
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Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
They have also been engraved on glassware, and appear on the terrace menus, tableware and linens.
—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Snip a big bouquet and showcase it as a centerpiece along with your tableware.
—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tableware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
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Originating from the lush forests of India, these beautiful begonias excel in hot, humid conditions, showcasing exotic tropical foliage in vivid emerald, red, silver, and burgundy hues.
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But in the past few years, his shop Freak House, located near Downtown Dadeland in Kendall, became the go-to spot for fashion-forward goths looking for platform boots, silver chains, dragon figurines and an array of funky fashion.
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In honor of The Bear’s final season, Jono Pandolfi’s signature white and toasted clay dinnerware (featured in the fictional restaurant) is 15% off.
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Some of my fondest memories with her take place in the kitchen, which was adorned with timeless decor, elegant dinnerware, and, like that of many grandmothers, vintage Tupperware.
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The waitstaff was young and attractive, the silverware was clean, and the food was attractively displayed when we were served.
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The subtleties of silverware can be hard to master, but etiquette experts say there’s more than one right way to hold your cutlery.
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However, as Google well knows, people rarely change the default settings on their phones.
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The historical setting suits the filmmaker’s penchant for patience and precision, and its confounding intrigue keeps with his love of complex mind games.
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Finish refers to how reflective a flatware set is.
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This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient.
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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.
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One example is the mismatched china in the restaurant.
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The knife went through it with ease, and the mix of sweet cinnamon and savory chicken just worked perfectly together.
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About 15 minutes before the police found the victims, a man flagged down a Lauderhill officer to report that someone armed with a knife tried to attack him, according to police.
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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
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With runners on second and third, in a 1-2 count, Pages extended to the outside edge of the plate to get around a slider and send it through the left side of the infield.
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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