dishware

noun

dish·​ware ˈdish-ˌwer How to pronounce dishware (audio)
: tableware (as of china) used in serving food

Examples of dishware in a Sentence

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Today’s dining rooms aren’t necessarily ultra formal spaces, but they should still be equipped with the essentials: a sturdy, sizable table and corresponding chairs; a hutch and/or buffet, and plenty of dishware and serving supplies. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 The console also features two shelves, ideal for holding wine bottles, dishware, and drink mixes. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024 There is no safe level of exposure to lead, according to the FDA, which has several steps consumers can take to determine if their pottery or dishware might be contaminated with toxic heavy metals. John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2024 But the restaurant will have new dishware, made by Carra Terra, a husband-and-wife pottery team based in Milwaukee. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dishware 

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dishware was in 1946

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“Dishware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishware. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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