Table Setting

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a collective term for knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food

  • The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery for the guests.
  • Don't forget to grab some cutlery before sitting down to eat.
  • I always carry my own cutlery in case the restaurant's is dirty.
  • Education is the cutlery that helps us consume knowledge.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'salt shaker' is a thing used to hold and dispense salt.

  • The waiter brought a silver salt shaker to the table for seasoning.
  • Can you pass me the salt shaker, please?
  • Hey, can you toss me the salt shaker over here?
  • Her words were like shaking a salt shaker over an open wound, adding insult to injury.

adjective describing something that is able to be safely washed in a dishwasher

  • The manufacturer confirmed that the product is dishwasher-safe.
  • You can just throw it in the dishwasher, it's dishwasher-safe.
  • Don't worry, this thing is totally dishwasher-safe.
  • Her ability to handle stress is like being dishwasher-safe, nothing can break her down.