Dishware

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A place setting including dishware
A place setting including dishware

Dishware is the general term for the dishes used in serving, and eating food, including plates and bowls. Dinnerware is a synonym, especially meaning a set of dishes, including serving pieces.

The broader term Tableware includes dishes, cutlery, and drinking vessels. Flatware refers to plates and cutlery. Hollowware refers to containers like bowls and pitchers, especially if made of metal.

Modern dishes may be made of earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, glass, and durable plastics, such as melamine resin. Disposable dishes made of paper or lightweight plastics may be used for casual eating. Historically, dishes have also been made of wood, metals such as pewter, and even animal skulls.

In British English the term crockery is used.

In Hiberno-English the term delph is used.

Look up dishware, dishes, crockery, delph in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

Ice cream plate used at the White House during the Hayes administration.
Ice cream plate used at the White House during the Hayes administration.

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