place setting
Fork, knife, plate
A place setting is the arrangement of dishes, utensils, and glassware laid out for one person at a table: The formal place setting included three forks.
By extension, it refers to a matching set of these items sold as a unit: We registered for eight place settings of the china pattern.
Eating implements collectively
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- chinaFine ceramic tableware
- dinnerwareVessels for serving meals
charger · placemat · napkin · glassware · stemware · goblet · tumbler · wine glass
Ordered-atom solid
- fine chinaDelicate ceramic tableware
- linen napkinWoven fabric table cloth
- candelabraMulti-branched candle stand
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
tablecloth · table runner · napkin ring · stemware · goblet · fish knife · oyster fork · demitasse
Proper conduct during meals
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- napkin foldingDecorative linen shaping
Receiving guests socially
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- table arrangementHow a surface is organized
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- receptionAct of receiving guests
dinner party · entertainment · seating chart · tablescape · ambiance · presentation · serving · graciousness
cutlery
Eating implements collectively
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- chinaFine ceramic tableware
dinnerware · charger · placemat · napkin · glassware · stemware · goblet · tumbler · wine glass · water glass
crystal
Ordered-atom solid
- fine chinaDelicate ceramic tableware
- linen napkinWoven fabric table cloth
- candelabraMulti-branched candle stand
centerpiece · tablecloth · table runner · napkin ring · stemware · goblet · fish knife · oyster fork · demitasse · menu card
table manners
Proper conduct during meals
napkin folding · seating arrangement · guest of honor · passing dishes
hosting
Receiving guests socially
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- table arrangementHow a surface is organized
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
reception · dinner party · entertainment · seating chart · tablescape · ambiance · presentation · serving · graciousness · warmth
- diningrestaurant, menu, waiter, servers, waitress
- bistrobistro chairs, terrace seating, awning, sidewalk cafe, parasols
- dining roomdining table, dining chairs, china cabinet, dining bench, buffet
- dining servicewaiter, waitress, server, waitstaff, hostess
- diningroomtable, chair, chairs, china cabinet, sideboard
- dinner party prepnapkin folding, menu planning, seating chart, wine selection, centerpiece
place settinggrab-and-go
Ready for quick departure
paper plate · paper plates · TV dinner · finger food · buffet