flatware
noun
flat·ware
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Definition of flatware
: relatively flat tableware
especially
: eating and serving utensils (such as knives, forks, and spoons) — compare hollowware
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Examples of flatware in a Sentence
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
Recent Examples on the Web
Many people think sterling silver flatware is not dishwasher-safe. — Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Tabletop Accessories," 11 Feb. 2019 Miscellaneous jewelry and flatware were stolen July 20 from a home in the first block of Warrington Drive. — Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Lake Bluff police: Burglars break into home and steal jewelry, kitchen utensils," 31 July 2019 This, along with replacing the straws and flatware in lounges with biodegradable options, will eliminate more than 71,000 pounds of plastic per year. — Di Minardi, BostonGlobe.com, "World’s largest airlines taking small steps to reduce cabin waste," 9 July 2019 The library will supply the plates, flatware, napkins and drinks. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 5 July 2019 If La DoubleJ does expand into menswear, the venture would surprise no one: the brand currently offers ready-to-wear, swim, linens, flatware, glassware, bags, and shoes. — Ian Malone, Vogue, "Happy Birthday J.J.! The La DoubleJ Designer Is Celebrated With Aperol Spritzes in Little Italy," 17 May 2019 China went from providing 20% of U.S. flatware imports in 1996 to 67% last year. — Chuin-wei Yap, WSJ, "How China Built a Steel Behemoth and Convulsed World Trade," 24 Dec. 2018 The table décor was decadent with black Anna Weatherley chargers, pink Richard Ginori plates, and gold flatware with colourful floral centrepieces by Rattiflora. — Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Epic Lake Como Wedding Had It All: An Alta Moda Photoshoot, Fireworks, and a Surprise Opera," 11 Apr. 2019 Two common kits are one with linens and towels and one with cookware and flatware ($50 to $125). — Kristi Valentini, Redbook, "The No-Fly, All-Fun Vacation," 13 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flatware.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for flatware
flatware
noun
English Language Learners Definition of flatware
US
: forks, spoons, and knives used for serving and eating food
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