Flatware: meaning, definitions and examples

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flatware

[ ˈflætˌwɛər ]

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dining

Flatware refers to the set of utensils used for eating, typically including knives, forks, and spoons. It is commonly made of stainless steel or silver and is essential for dining etiquette.

Synonyms

cutlery, silverware

Examples of usage

Please set the table with the flatware before the guests arrive.
She polished the flatware until it shone brightly.
The restaurant provided elegant flatware for the fine dining experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "flatware" in other languages:

🇵🇹 talheres

🇮🇳 कटलरी

🇩🇪 Besteck

🇮🇩 peralatan makan

🇺🇦 столові прибори

🇵🇱 sztućce

🇯🇵 カトラリー

🇫🇷 couverts

🇪🇸 cubiertos

🇹🇷 çatal bıçak takımı

🇰🇷 식기

🇸🇦 أدوات المائدة

🇨🇿 příbory

🇸🇰 príbor

🇨🇳 餐具

🇸🇮 pribor za jedilni pribor

🇮🇸 hnífapör

🇰🇿 құрал-жабдықтар

🇬🇪 სასმელი ჭურჭელი

🇦🇿 qida-dəsti

🇲🇽 cubiertos

Word origin

The term 'flatware' originated in the early 19th century as a combination of 'flat' (referring to the shape of the utensils) and 'ware' (meaning articles or goods). It became popular as households began using more standardized utensils for dining, and the term has since become widely accepted in English-speaking countries.