Serveware: meaning, definitions and examples
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serveware
[ ˈsəːvweə ]
kitchenware
Serveware refers to dishes and utensils used for serving food and drinks to guests or family members. It includes items such as platters, serving bowls, trays, pitchers, and serving utensils.
Synonyms
serving dishes, servingware, tableware.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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serveware |
Commonly used to refer to items used in serving food, such as platters, bowls, and trays. A general term, often encountered in retail settings or kitchenware descriptions.
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serving dishes |
Typically used when specifically talking about dishes used for serving food during a meal. Often used in the context of home dining or describing meal preparations.
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servingware |
Similar to 'serveware,' but slightly less common. Generally used in contexts involving kitchen items and food presentation.
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tableware |
More broadly includes all items used on the dining table including plates, cutlery, glasses, and serveware. Commonly used in formal contexts or when referring to complete table settings.
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Examples of usage
- Please bring out the serveware for the dinner party.
- She set the table with elegant serveware for the special occasion.
Translations
Translations of the word "serveware" in other languages:
🇵🇹 utensílios de servir
🇮🇳 सर्ववेयर
🇩🇪 Serviergeschirr
🇮🇩 peralatan saji
🇺🇦 сервірувальний посуд
🇵🇱 naczynia do serwowania
🇯🇵 サーブウェア
🇫🇷 vaisselle de service
🇪🇸 vajilla de servicio
🇹🇷 servis takımı
🇰🇷 서브웨어
🇸🇦 أدوات التقديم
🇨🇿 servírovací nádobí
🇸🇰 servírovacie riady
🇨🇳 餐具
🇸🇮 servirni pribor
🇮🇸 þjónustubúnaður
🇰🇿 қызмет көрсету ыдысы
🇬🇪 სერვირების ჭურჭელი
🇦🇿 xidmət qabları
🇲🇽 vajilla de servicio
Etymology
The term 'serveware' originated from the combination of 'serve' and 'ware,' indicating its purpose of serving food. Serveware has been an essential part of dining culture for centuries, evolving from basic wooden platters to sophisticated porcelain dishes. Its use symbolizes hospitality and the art of presentation in culinary traditions worldwide.
See also: servant, server, service, serviette, servile, servility, servingware, subservience, subservient, subserviently.