Dinnerware (noun)

Dinnerware refers to the dishes and utensils used for serving and eating a dinner meal. These can include plates, bowls, cups, saucers, and cutlery, and can be made from a variety of materials such as ceramic, glass, metal, or plastic.

Origin:

The word dinnerware is derived from the word "dinner" and the suffix "-ware" which is used to indicate an item used in a particular activity or function. thus, dinnerware refers to the dishes and utensils used for serving and eating a dinner meal.

Examples:

1. She set the table with her grandmother's delicate china dinnerware.
2. I bought a new set of dinnerware for our new apartment.
3. He carefully stacked the dirty dinnerware in the dishwasher.
4. The dinnerware was carefully wrapped in tissue paper and placed in a gift box.
5. The hotel's dinnerware was plain white porcelain.