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tableware

American  
[tey-buhl-wair] / ˈteɪ bəlˌwɛər /

noun

  1. the dishes, utensils, etc., used at the table.


tableware British  
/ ˈteɪbəlˌwɛə /

noun

  1. articles such as dishes, plates, knives, forks, etc, used at meals

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of tableware

First recorded in 1825–35; table + ware 1

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Nate Oester and Anna Li, from Port Townsend, Wash., were browsing a stand selling dish towels and tableware in London’s Borough Market at lunchtime on a recent afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

It is handcrafted, sustainable tableware made right here from our local clay.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

On Saturdays, people often flock to buy wedding outfits, tableware or sweets.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

Items like themed tableware, paper goods and decorations will also be available.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2025

He managed the cumbersome tableware as if it were its normal size and shape.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

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