flatware: Meaning and Definition of

flat•ware

Pronunciation: (flat'wâr"), [key]
— n.
  1. utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.
  2. dishes or containers for the table that are more or less flat, as plates and saucers (distinguished from hollowware).
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