Flatware Meaning in English
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Definition
The knives, forks, and spoons used for eating and serving food, usually made from metal or sometimes plastic.
Usage & Nuances
Common in American English (British English prefers 'cutlery'). Typically refers to eating utensils as a group. Not used for larger serving implements or cooking tools. Often heard in formal, restaurant, or retail contexts.
Spanish: cubiertosPortuguese (BR): talheresPortuguese (PT): talheresChinese (Simplified): 餐具Chinese (Traditional): 餐具Hindi: काट-चम्मच (कटलरी) - भोजन परोसने वाले बर्तनArabic: أدوات المائدةBengali: কাঁটা-চামচ - ছুরি (খাবারের)Russian: столовые приборыJapanese: カトラリーVietnamese: dao nĩa thìaKorean: 식기류Turkish: çatal bıçak takımıUrdu: کھانے کے برتنIndonesian: dao nĩa muỗng
Example Sentences
Please put the flatware on the table before dinner.
basic
We need more flatware for the party.
basic
Where do you keep the flatware?
basic
The restaurant’s flatware is polished and shiny.
natural
I bought a new set of flatware for my kitchen.
natural
Could you pass me the flatware tray, please?
natural