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Dishware is the general term for the dishes used in serving and eating food, including plates and bowls. In British English the term crockery is used, with dishware and dinnerware having no meaning/being unknown. 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 and Acrylic. 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.

The different types of dishware may include:

• plates
• bowls
• teacups
• saucers
• mugs
• sugar bowl and creamer
• serving dishes (i.e. platters, salvers, trays)

Source: wikipedia.org
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