Definition of the word flatware

Pronunciation of vocabulary flatware

flatwarenoun

đồ dùng phẳng

/ˈflætweə(r)//ˈflætwer/

Origin of the word flatware

"Flatware" originated in the late 19th century, replacing the older term "table cutlery." It's a combination of "flat" and "ware," referring to the flat surfaces of knives, forks, and spoons used for eating. This term highlights the distinction from "hollow ware" (pots, pans) and emphasizes the intended use of these items for dining. The adoption of "flatware" coincided with the rise of mass-produced, standardized cutlery sets, solidifying its place in the culinary lexicon.

Vocabulary summary flatware

typenoun

meaningflatware (on the dining table, knife, plate, spoon, shallow dish...)

Example of vocabulary flatwarenamespace

meaning

knives, forks and spoons, used for eating and serving food

dao, nĩa, thìa dùng để ăn và gắp thức ăn

meaning

flat dishes such as plates and saucers

các món ăn phẳng như đĩa và đĩa

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary flatware

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