tableware

The cutlery, crockery and glassware used in setting a table for a meal.

Noun

  1. The cutlery, crockery and glassware used in setting a table for a meal.
    • With years of research and observation under her belt, Yao set to work creating and perfecting Eatwell, an assistive tableware set designed specially for patients with cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s. - 2015...
    • Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens of those carcinogens can migrate into the human body, a new study found. - 2024 September 24,...

Origin

Etymology tree English table Proto-Germanic *warō Proto-West Germanic *waru Old English waru Middle English ware English -ware English tableware From table + -ware.

Forms

tablewares

Synonyms

tableware

Hyponyms

cutlery crockery diningware dinnerware flatware knife fork lunchware spoon plate bowl cup saucer egg cup salt cellar sauce boat silverware