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tableware

American  
[tay-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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You might hire an estate sale pro if your home is filled with furniture, knickknacks, tableware, toys, art and collectibles that others might buy, albeit for minimal prices.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

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From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025

Ms Matthews said she was inspired by a company that lets people borrow reusable tableware for parties, reducing the use of single-use items.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025

She does the same to her and Pa’s tableware.

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