flatware

noun

flat·​ware ˈflat-ˌwer 

: relatively flat tableware

especially : eating and serving utensils (such as knives, forks, and spoons) compare hollowware

Synonyms of flatware

• silver
• silverware
• knife
• tableware

Examples of flatware in a Sentence

asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding

Recent Examples on the Web

Style a traditional space with silver serveware and flatware for a nostalgic design, or modernize the silver look with silver jewelry trays on your vanity and charger plates on your dining table. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

The stainless steel dish rack is rust-resistant, with a self-draining board and a removable, adjustable flatware caddy. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

Layered linens, heirloom-style flatware, and vintage dishes add to that lived-in feel. —Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026

Like sunlight shining through leaves, this gold flatware set features hammered handles that provide a subtle rustic detail to the table setting. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flatware

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

flatware

noun

flat·​ware ˈflat-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: eating and serving utensils (as forks, spoons, and knives)