flatware

Meanings

• noun

  Set of tableware items that are flat and used for serving food, such as plates, forks, knives, and spoons.

  - "Please set the table with the flatware before serving dinner."
  - "The flatware was beautifully polished for the special occasion."

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Variants

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flatware , flatwares

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Etymology

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From 'flat' meaning level or even, and 'ware' meaning goods or merchandise.

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Trivia

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1. Flatware was originally made from materials like wood, bone, and pewter, but metal flatware became popular in the 17th century.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to place utensils on the table before blessing the food.

3. The use of different types of flatware, such as gold or silver, can indicate social status or special occasions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tableware: Tableware refers to all the dishes, glasses, cutlery, and other items used for setting a table for eating and drinking.

2. Cutlery: Cutlery refers specifically to the knives, forks, and spoons used for eating.

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Culture

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Flatware has been a significant part of table settings for centuries, with various designs and materials used for different occasions and social classes.

How to Memorize "flatware"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a table set with plates, forks, knives, and spoons.
   - Imagine the feeling of holding a flat knife or fork in your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate flatware with the idea of a formal dinner setting.
   - Think of the sound of silverware clinking against plates.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flatware Forks, Knives, And Plates' to remember the items in a flatware set.

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