flatware
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/ˈflætˌwɛr/
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/ˈflætˌweə/
table utensils
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flatware' originates from the English word 'flat' combined with 'ware', where 'flat' referred to the shape of the utensils and 'ware' meant 'articles of the same kind'.
Historical Evolution
'flatware' evolved from the combination of 'flat' and 'ware' in English, maintaining its meaning related to table utensils.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any flat utensils, but over time it became more specific to table utensils like knives, forks, and spoons.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
table utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons.
The restaurant provided elegant flatware for the dinner.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/15 01:22