flatware

• Sammelbezeichnung für relativ flache Essgeschirrteile wie Teller oder für Essbesteck wie Gabeln, Messer und Löffel.

A noun referring to relatively flat tableware items, such as plates, or to eating utensils like forks, knives, and spoons.

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1. Table utensilsB1formalamerican

   Eating utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons, typically made of metal or plastic.

   Essbesteck

   • Please set the table with the flatware.
   • The restaurant uses high-quality stainless steel flatware.
   • She polished the flatware until it shone.

   Synonymecutlerysilversilverware

2. Flat tablewareB2formalamerican

   Relatively flat pieces of tableware, such as plates and saucers, designed as single pieces.

   flaches Tafelgeschirr

   • The cupboard is filled with ceramic flatware.
   • They bought a new set of flatware for the dinner party.
   • The flatware was carefully arranged on the shelf.

   Synonymedinnerware