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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This impressive establishment specializes in English antiques, alongside a wide selection of sterling and plated flatware and hollowware.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
For example, certain household goods like dishes and flatware, sporting goods, and toys saw prices fall about 11%, 5% and 2%, respectively, in the past year.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 May 2025
There are plenty of exceedingly gift-able pieces — cocktail picks, an egg set, a bolo tie — but the ultimate luxury is undoubtedly a set of custom designed and crafted cutlery (the pieces shown above were inspired by the flatware of Alexander Calder).
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Tariffs are also expected to have an impact on other items, including supplies like disposable and flatware.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
For example, certain household goods like dishes and flatware, sporting goods, and toys saw prices fall about 11%, 5% and 2%, respectively, in the past year.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 May 2025
There are plenty of exceedingly gift-able pieces — cocktail picks, an egg set, a bolo tie — but the ultimate luxury is undoubtedly a set of custom designed and crafted cutlery (the pieces shown above were inspired by the flatware of Alexander Calder).
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Tariffs are also expected to have an impact on other items, including supplies like disposable and flatware.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 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 7 Jun. 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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