CEFR B2

flatware

noun

Meaning

Eating and serving utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons.

Examples

We need to polish the silver flatware before the guests arrive for the holiday dinner.
The restaurant recently upgraded its flatware to a more modern, stainless steel design.

Synonyms: cutlery, silverware, utensils

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flatware (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈflætwɛər/

Definition

Eating and serving utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons.

Examples

We need to polish the silver flatware before the guests arrive for the holiday dinner.
The restaurant recently upgraded its flatware to a more modern, stainless steel design.
She carefully arranged the flatware on the table, placing the forks to the left of each plate.

Synonyms of flatware

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