flatware
noun
flat·ware
ˈflat-ˌwer 
: relatively flat tableware
especially
: eating and serving utensils (such as knives, forks, and spoons) compare hollowware
Examples of flatware in a Sentence
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Southerners love setting a table, so keep your head on a swivel for beautiful flatware.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
The impact of opting for reusable flatware Some reports estimate that potentially between 36 billion and 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year just in the United States, which is more than 100 million per day, Valliant said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The Embroidered Cotton Napkins feature a delicate floral pattern in soft pastels, while the Stainless-Steel Spoons add a vintage feel to your flatware drawer, perfect for serving jam or stirring an afternoon café au lait.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
This impressive establishment specializes in English antiques, alongside a wide selection of sterling and plated flatware and hollowware.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
The impact of opting for reusable flatware Some reports estimate that potentially between 36 billion and 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year just in the United States, which is more than 100 million per day, Valliant said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The Embroidered Cotton Napkins feature a delicate floral pattern in soft pastels, while the Stainless-Steel Spoons add a vintage feel to your flatware drawer, perfect for serving jam or stirring an afternoon café au lait.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
This impressive establishment specializes in English antiques, alongside a wide selection of sterling and plated flatware and hollowware.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for flatware
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatware. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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flatware
noun
flat·ware
ˈflat-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: eating and serving utensils (as forks, spoons, and knives)
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