Silverware vs. Flatware — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Silverware and Flatware
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Definitions
Silverware
Hollowware and flatware made of or plated with silver.
Flatware
Tableware that is fairly flat and fashioned usually of a single piece, as plates.
Silverware
Metal eating and serving utensils.
Flatware
Table utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons.
Silverware
Anything made from silver.
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Flatware
(US) Eating utensils; cutlery, such as forks, knives and spoons.
Silverware
Anything with a silvery colour. en
Flatware
Plates, dishes and other relatively flat crockery.
Silverware
(US) Knives, forks and spoons.
Flatware
Eating utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons, considered collectively.
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Silverware
(sports) Trophies, success in a competition.
Flatware
Tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece
Silverware
Dishes, vases, ornaments, and utensils of various sorts, made of silver.
Flatware
Silverware eating utensils
Silverware
Tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel