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dinnerware

American  
[din-er-wair] / ˈdɪn ərˌwɛər /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of dinnerware

First recorded in 1890–95; dinner + ware 1


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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.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

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.

From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024

A collection of ruby-colored Versace porcelain dinnerware emblazoned with the face of Medusa realized $55,440, more than nine times its $6,000 high estimate.

From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

She was standing in the aisle with all the cheap dinnerware, looking bored while her mom turned over a package of plastic silverware.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

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