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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Its simple and modern design takes a more relaxed approach to formal dinnerware with sweeping waves that create a bold, yet elegant presentation. Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 Bone China serveware, dinnerware and teaware, among other decorative items, are expensive and exclusive. Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024 This was the official tartan of Queen Elizabeth II, and it's often seen on anything from dinnerware to holiday bows. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024 Blow Up Your Table The era of squiggles is over; a new day of fluffy and inflated dinnerware dawns. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dinnerware 

Word History

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 16 Jan. 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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