How to Use flatware in a Sentence

flatware

noun
  • The place settings were the brand’s red-green-and-blue plaid plates and warm gold flatware.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2019
  • To make, use floral pins to secure the flatware to the pumpkin.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Don't be afraid to blend styles when choosing plates and flatware.
    Collier Sutter, House Beautiful, 31 Oct. 2018
  • People use their fine flatware and want them more at arm’s reach, not stowed high away on a shelf in a musty box.
    Clare Miers, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The library will supply the plates, flatware, napkins and drinks.
    courant.com, 5 July 2019
  • The 24-karat- gold flatware seems almost too precious to touch.
    Frier McCollister, Orange County Register, 8 June 2017
  • The space heater stood on a card table along with a stockpot and second-string flatware.
    James Verini, New York Times, 19 May 2022
  • One thing puzzled me: The flatware was turned down toward the table.
    Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Aug. 2023
  • In either event, most of the ship gets turned into razor blades and flatware.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2018
  • On the one hand, the restaurant is a quick, seat-yourself, by-the-slice lunch spot with plastic flatware and paper cups.
    Anchorage Daily News, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Then sprinkle in some black candles and opt for gold flatware.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Luckily for you, dessert services are not required to match the rest of the flatware used for a dinner.
    Judith Martin, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2019
  • Affix them to the wall and use them for flatware storage, as planters for flowers, or as graphic art.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The table was set with silver flatware and serving pieces.
    Tom Dillard, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2020
  • This set of stain-resistant flatware is made of bamboo and comes with a fork, knife, spoon, and chopsticks.
    Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2019
  • To buy flatware, glasses and other items, the couple maxed out a credit card.
    Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Dec. 2017
  • Decor is polished, with warm woods, black accents, and brass flatware; there's a small patio that overlooks the bay.
    Archana Ram, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Place plenty of plates at one end of the table, and rolled up sets of flatware at the other, so guests will have their hands free while dishing up.
    Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 16 Dec. 2013
  • The Home2 rooms have kitchens stocked with dishes and flatware, and induction burners are available from the front desk at no charge.
    Kelly Poe, AL.com, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Food is served in paper boats; flatware in the caddies on tables are bamboo sporks.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2018
  • Grandma's sterling looks fresh and current, not dowdy, when it's mixed with gold flatware.
    House Beautiful, 24 Jan. 2017
  • Rose gold flatware and fairy light cloches add shimmer while the lush, faux-berry garland adds movement and texture.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 July 2023
  • Parson chose black stainless steel flatware for her own home.
    Caroline Goddard, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The flatware at the queen’s table is made of solid gold and a white satin pillow trimmed in gold is placed beneath her chair for her feet to rest upon.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The flatware at the queen’s table is made of solid golf and a white satin pillow trimmed in gold is placed beneath her chair for her feet to rest upon.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The steak had great flavor, but the meat required the sort of knife assistance that Marie-Jeanne's meager flatware could not provide.
    Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 5 May 2017
  • The place settings featured ombre chargers with gold and ivory China, blush stemware, and acrylic and gold flatware.
    Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
  • Now, Round Hill is sprinkled with preppy touches, like the pineapple motif on all the flatware.
    Stephanie Wu, Town & Country, 9 Feb. 2015
  • Instead, most folks expect to pick up smaller items like flatware and dishes.
    Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
  • Grab this flatware set that comes with an initial engraved on the handle in the middle of delicate, swirling scrollwork.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 19 June 2024

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