flatware

noun

UK /ˈflæt.weər/

US /ˈflæt.wer/

Flatware is the forks, knives, and spoons you use when you eat.

Please put the flatware on the table before dinner.

SYNONYMS

cutlery silverware tableware utensils

RELATED WORDS

fork knife spoon place setting dinnerware

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Spoons, forks, and knives made of silver or a similar metal.

The family keeps its best silver flatware for holidays.

3. Flat dishes and plates used for serving food, as opposed to hollow vessels like cups.

The shop sells both flatware and holloware for the table.

4. Everyday eating utensils, especially those that are not fancy or decorative.

We use simple stainless flatware for picnics.