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flatware

[flat-wair] / ˈflætˌwɛər /
NOUN
silverware
Synonyms
STRONGEST


NOUN
silverware
Synonyms


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But its refineries, like those elsewhere in Europe, can’t keep up with rampant demand and an influx of people cashing in the family silver—things like jewelry, candlesticks and flatware.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 1, 2026

Certain coins, pieces of jewelry or select flatware or serving pieces — even grandma’s cutlery — can have added value.

From MarketWatch Dec. 31, 2025

When we’re feeling flush, a sensation most of us haven’t enjoyed in quite some time, some of us invest in matching plates and flatware.

From Salon Nov. 1, 2025

When the dishwashing machine finishes, the pans, plates, glasses and flatware are especially hot.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2025

He comes to expect the weight of their flatware in his hands, and to keep the cloth napkin, still partially folded, on his lap.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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