dinnerware
Plates and bowls
Dinnerware is the set of plates, bowls, and serving dishes used for meals—what gets set on the table for dinner.
The term usually refers to matching ceramic or porcelain pieces sold as a set: We registered for dinnerware at the wedding.
It overlaps with but is broader than china, which implies finer quality.
Flat eating dishes
- bowlsDeep rounded containers
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- napkinsMealtime wiping cloths
placemats · flatware · teacups · saucers · mugs · pitchers · serving dishes · gravy boat
Translucent fired clay
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
- potteryFired clay objects
- clayMoldable earth for ceramics
- glazeThin lustrous coating
kiln · bone china · terracotta · faience · majolica · delftware · raku · chinoiserie
Delicate ceramic tableware
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- stemwareFooted drinking glasses
- gobletsStemmed drinking vessels
- chargersPower-restoring devices or warhorses
silverware · candelabra · centerpiece · champagne flutes · decanters · wine glasses · napkin rings · place cards
Large flat serving dish
- trayShallow portable platform
- tureenLidded dish for soup
- casserole dishDeep oven-safe cooking container
- chafing dishHeated vessel for serving
cake stand · punch bowl · gravy boat · bread basket · salad bowl · fruit bowl · cheese board · warming tray
Tined eating tool
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- chopsticksPaired wooden eating implements
- teaspoonSmall spoon or measure
tablespoon · ladle · serving spoon · tongs · spork · soup spoon · dessert fork · butter knife
plates
Flat eating dishes
- bowlsDeep rounded containers
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
napkins · placemats · flatware · teacups · saucers · mugs · pitchers · serving dishes · gravy boat · salt shaker
porcelain
Translucent fired clay
glaze · kiln · bone china · terracotta · faience · majolica · delftware · raku · chinoiserie · slipware
fine china
Delicate ceramic tableware
chargers · silverware · candelabra · centerpiece · champagne flutes · decanters · wine glasses · napkin rings · place cards · tablecloth
platter
Large flat serving dish
- trayShallow portable platform
- tureenLidded dish for soup
- casserole dishDeep oven-safe cooking container
chafing dish · cake stand · punch bowl · gravy boat · bread basket · salad bowl · fruit bowl · cheese board · warming tray
fork
Tined eating tool
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- chopsticksPaired wooden eating implements
teaspoon · tablespoon · ladle · serving spoon · tongs · spork · soup spoon · dessert fork · butter knife · carving knife
- potterypot, pottery, clay pottery, throwing, ceramic vase
- warekitchenware, tableware, silverware, cookware, flatware
- ceramicspottery, porcelain, cup, bowl, plate
- dining roomchina cabinet, buffet, sideboard, hutch, table setting
- housewaresappliances, bowls, blankets, cups, glasses
- setschess set, tea set, train set, Lego set, chemistry set
dinnerwarecookware
Food preparation equipment
pots and pans · cooking utensils · bakeware · kitchen equipment · skillets
- dinnerware setMatching eating vessels
- antique dinnerwareOld collectible eating vessels