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
Recent Examples on the Web
Layered linens, heirloom-style flatware, and vintage dishes add to that lived-in feel. —
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 Like sunlight shining through leaves, this gold flatware set features hammered handles that provide a subtle rustic detail to the table setting. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 Don’t reserve your silver flatware just for special occasions. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Tullman also hired Bre Smith as his executive vice president, an artist in her own right but also a veteran of hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey and elsewhere, and a woman with a hefty budget who obsesses over everything from the flatware to the level of customer service. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatware
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 Like sunlight shining through leaves, this gold flatware set features hammered handles that provide a subtle rustic detail to the table setting. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 Don’t reserve your silver flatware just for special occasions. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Tullman also hired Bre Smith as his executive vice president, an artist in her own right but also a veteran of hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey and elsewhere, and a woman with a hefty budget who obsesses over everything from the flatware to the level of customer service. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatware
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/flatware. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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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