table settings
Plates and silverware
Table settings are the arrangement of dishes, utensils, glasses, and napkins at each place for a meal.
The term covers both the items themselves and how they're positioned: She laid out formal table settings for the dinner party.
Settings range from casual (fork, knife, plate) to elaborate multi-course arrangements with specialized implements for each dish.
Fine ceramic tableware
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
- candelabraMulti-branched candle stand
centerpiece · charger · stemware · goblet · porcelain · linen napkin · napkin ring · flatware
Flat dish for food
- forkTined eating tool
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
glass · cup · saucer · bowl · placemat · salt shaker · pepper mill · bread plate
Marriage rite and feast
- holidayDay of rest
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- PassoverFestival of liberation
Eid · Diwali · Easter · birthday · anniversary · rehearsal dinner · bridal shower · buffet
Paired wooden eating implements
- chopstick restStand for Asian utensils
- sake cupJapanese alcohol vessel
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
- banana leafLarge tropical frond
tagine · sushi plate · ramekin · tea bowl · rice bowl · soup bowl · hot pot · fondue set
china
Fine ceramic tableware
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
candelabra · centerpiece · charger · stemware · goblet · porcelain · linen napkin · napkin ring · flatware · placemat
plate
Flat dish for food
napkin · glass · cup · saucer · bowl · placemat · salt shaker · pepper mill · bread plate · butter knife
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- holidayDay of rest
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
Passover · Eid · Diwali · Easter · birthday · anniversary · rehearsal dinner · bridal shower · buffet · reception
chopsticks
Paired wooden eating implements
- chopstick restStand for Asian utensils
- sake cupJapanese alcohol vessel
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
banana leaf · tagine · sushi plate · ramekin · tea bowl · rice bowl · soup bowl · hot pot · fondue set
- Wedding Decorcenterpieces, taper candles, tapers, votives, pillar candles
- Victorian etiquettecalling hours, visiting cards, chaperoning, propriety, decorum
- diningrestaurant, menu, waiter, servers, waitress
- wedding planningwedding planner, guest list, invitations, wedding cake, bridal gown
- dining etiquettebread plates, chewing quietly, proper posture, knife skills, bread breaking
- event decorcenterpieces, centerpiece, floral arrangements, flower arrangements, tablescapes
table settingsfood
Consumable nourishment source
cuisine · courses · refreshments · fare · provisions
table settingspaper plates
Single-use dining surfaces
picnic blanket · fast food wrappers · TV trays · grab-and-go · finger food
table, setting, tablecloth, tableware, tabled, tabling, tablecloths, tablemats, tablemat