dinnerware

[din-er-wair]

noun

1. china, glasses, and silver used for table service.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dinnerware¹

First recorded in 1890–95; dinner + ware ¹

Example Sentences

A nearly eight-foot stack of 26 enlarged white ceramic plates, which derive from dinnerware the artist found in a shop, stands as a mind-boggling pillar.

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Starbucks is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in increased staffing in cafes, additional barista training and ceramic dinnerware for in-store orders to improve the experience for customers.

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From ingenious herb savers and handcrafted carbon steel roasters to powerful appliances and artisanal dinnerware, every item has been chosen with care to bring both beauty and practicality to the kitchen and beyond.

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Consider a beautiful table setting with the right dinnerware, drinkware and utensils for the dining experience you desire.

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In 2008, the artist began hand-making everyday dinnerware in her home studio in Carroll Gardens, decorating the pieces with floral motifs in a cobalt stain.

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