Serveware: meaning, definitions and examples

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serveware

 

[ ˈsəːvweə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • I need to buy some new serveware for the party.
  • The store has a great selection of serveware in different styles.
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.

  • She arranged the salad in beautiful serving dishes.
  • During the holidays, the table was filled with various serving dishes.
servingware

Similar to 'serveware,' but slightly less common. Generally used in contexts involving kitchen items and food presentation.

  • Our new servingware collection will make your dinner parties more elegant.
  • Don't forget to pick up some servingware before the event.
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.

  • Her tableware set included fine china and crystal glasses.
  • They upgraded their tableware for the wedding reception.

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.