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
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Instead, most folks expect to pick up smaller items like flatware and dishes.
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Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
The main metal mesh shelves would make a smart home for spices or pantry staples, while the smaller side basket can hold cooking utensils or your favorite flatware.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
The main metal mesh shelves would make a smart home for spices or pantry staples, while the smaller side basket can hold cooking utensils or your favorite flatware.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatware. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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