flatware
Translation
flatware, silverware
Examples
We need to polish the flatware before the guests arrive.
We need to polish the flatware before the guests arrive.
The drawer contains all our flatware and utensils.
The drawer contains all our flatware and utensils.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) eating utensils, such as knives, forks, and spoons The flatware is made of stainless steel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: silverware, cutlery, utensils
Etymology
From 'flat' + 'ware' (goods). It refers to the relatively flat shape of items like knives, forks, and spoons.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'flat' items ('ware') on a dining table. This term is more common in American English than 'cutlery'.