Thesaurus results for FLATWARE

flatware

noun

ˈflat-ˌwer

Definition of flatware

as in silver

eating and serving utensils asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding

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Recent Examples of flatware Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Finish refers to how reflective a flatware set is. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 In a somewhat uncanny move, attendees will be asked to bring their own plates and flatware. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatware

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Noun

Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.

— Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
Mirroring the look of King’s footwear, Osaka sported a metallic silver pleated top with a mock neckline and no sleeves.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

In the dining room, drawers can hold tablecloths, placemats, napkins, silverware, serving pieces, and more.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough, Swansea City and Birmingham City, all now Championship clubs, have won silverware during Everton’s three barren decades.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of silverware

Noun

Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Less than five minutes into the ride, Brown allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed her multiple times, including in the neck.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of knife

Noun

Best Serving Tray Designer Sophie Lou Jacobson knows how to make even the most humble tableware pieces that much cooler.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed.

— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

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