flatware
noun
flat·ware
ˈflat-ˌwer 
: relatively flat tableware
especially
: eating and serving utensils (such as knives, forks, and spoons) compare hollowware
Examples of flatware in a Sentence
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Dining tables are dressed with crystal, china, flatware and linens from the Bierly Drake & Steele Private Collection.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Pick up some new ceramic flatware and try one too many free samples.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flatware
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatware. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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flatware
noun
flat·ware
ˈflat-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: eating and serving utensils (as forks, spoons, and knives)
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