Servingware: meaning, definitions and examples
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servingware
[ ˈsərvɪŋˌwer ]
kitchen utensil
Servingware refers to a collection of dishes and utensils used for serving food at the table. It includes plates, bowls, platters, serving spoons, and other items designed specifically for serving food.
Synonyms
serving dishes, serving utensils, tableware.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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servingware |
Another appearance of the general term, likely a repetition error and can be combined with the initial 'servingware' entry. |
serving dishes |
Specific dishes or containers used to present and serve food at the table, often used during family meals or buffets.
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tableware |
Broad term that includes all the items used for setting a table, such as plates, glasses, and cutlery, often used in the context of dining arrangements.
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serving utensils |
Tools like spoons, ladles, and tongs used for serving food, commonly referred to during food preparation or during meals.
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Examples of usage
- Servingware is essential for hosting dinner parties.
- The servingware was elegantly arranged on the dining table.
Translations
Translations of the word "servingware" in other languages:
🇵🇹 utensílios de servir
🇮🇳 सेवारत बर्तन
🇩🇪 Serviergeschirr
🇮🇩 peralatan saji
🇺🇦 посуд для сервірування
🇵🇱 naczynia do serwowania
🇯🇵 サービングウェア
🇫🇷 vaisselle de service
🇪🇸 vajilla de servir
🇹🇷 servis takımı
🇰🇷 서빙용 그릇
🇸🇦 أدوات التقديم
🇨🇿 nádobí na podávání
🇸🇰 servírovacie riady
🇨🇳 餐具
🇸🇮 servirni pribor
🇮🇸 þjónustuleirtau
🇰🇿 қызмет көрсету ыдыс-аяғы
🇬🇪 სერვირების ჭურჭელი
🇦🇿 xidmət qabları
🇲🇽 vajilla de servir
Etymology
The term 'servingware' is a modern compound word that combines 'serving' and 'ware'. It emerged in the context of the hospitality industry's focus on presentation and service. The use of specialized serving dishes and utensils dates back to ancient civilizations, but the term 'servingware' itself gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of formal dining and entertaining.
See also: servant, server, serveware, service, serviette, servile, servility, subservience, subservient, subserviently.