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as in flatware
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 plates
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 tablewares
From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself).
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Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself).
—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablewares
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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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No catch-all dishes, served on individual plates.
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Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
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Chefs and clients are encouraged to chat prior to the cooking session to make sure that the customer has everything the chef will need, from pots and pans to knives and storage containers.
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Avoid using dull knives since these can damage the vine.
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Examine the weight, stone settings, clasps, and overall condition.
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If a state starts to provide services in institutional settings, legal challenges probably would follow, the department said.
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Sydney Williams claimed uneven bars gold, while Addalye VanGrinsven medaled on all four events, collecting two silvers and two bronze medals.
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From bright blondes to sophisticated silvers, women over 50 aren’t just embracing the latest trends—they’re helping define them.
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The Declaration of Independence appeared on highball glasses, tea towels and collectible plates.
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During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
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The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.
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After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications.
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This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes.
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“Tablewares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablewares. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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