Flatware

Pronunciation: /flæt.wɛər/

Definitions of flatware

noun a term used to describe eating utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons

Example Sentences

A1 I set the table with plates, cups, and flatware.

A2 She polished the flatware before the dinner party.

B1 The restaurant uses high-quality flatware for their customers.

B2 The silver flatware gleamed under the dim restaurant lighting.

C1 The antique flatware collection was displayed in a glass case.

C2 The intricate designs on the flatware were crafted by a master silversmith.

Examples of flatware in a Sentence

formal The elegant dinner party featured gleaming silver flatware at each place setting.

informal Don't forget to polish the flatware before the guests arrive.

slang I scored a great deal on some fancy flatware at the thrift store.

figurative His words were like sharp flatware, cutting through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of flatware

• past tense: flatwared
• plural: flatwares
• comparative: more flatware
• superlative: most flatware
• present tense: flatware
• future tense: will flatware
• perfect tense: have flatwared
• continuous tense: is flatwaring
• singular: flatware
• positive degree: flatware
• infinitive: to flatware
• gerund: flatwaring
• participle: flatwared

Origin and Evolution of flatware

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'flatware' originates from the combination of 'flat' and 'ware', referring to the flat shape of utensils used for dining.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe flat-shaped utensils for dining, the term 'flatware' has evolved to encompass a wider range of cutlery and utensils used for eating and serving food.