tablewares
/ˈteɪblwɛrz/
NOUN
1. Items used for serving and eating meals
Collections of dishes, utensils, and other equipment used for serving food and beverages or eating meals.
1.1. Dining dishes and serving vessels
Refers to plates, bowls, cups, saucers, and other vessels used to hold, serve, or consume food and beverages.
Synonyms
- dinnerwares
- crockeries
- chinawares
- glasswares
Examples
- The kitchen store offered a wide variety of stylish and durable tablewares for everyday use.
- The restaurant invested in high-quality tablewares to enhance the dining experience.
Related Words
- bowls
- plates
- platters
- cups
- mugs
- goblets
- saucers
- tureens
- porcelain
- earthenware
- stoneware
1.2. Eating and serving utensils
Refers to implements such as forks, knives, spoons, and chopsticks used for eating, handling, or serving food at a dining table.
Synonyms
- cutlery
- flatware
- silverware
Examples
- The event planner carefully selected matching tablewares to complement the theme of the party.
Related Words
- forks
- knives
- spoons
- chopsticks
- tablespoons
- teaspoons
1.3. Complete dining table settings
Refers to coordinated arrangements of dishes, utensils, and drinking vessels prepared for diners at a meal.
Synonyms
- place settings
- settings
Examples
- The newlyweds received a generous gift of elegant silver tablewares for their wedding.
Related Words
- chargers
- table arrangements
- dinner settings
- table accessories