Table setting

S is for Spork

A spork is a tool for eating with that combines a spoon and a fork. It has a rounded bowl like a spoon and short points like a fork.

People use sporks to eat foods such as soup, rice, pasta, and fruit. They are often found in school cafeterias, restaurants, picnic sets, and with takeout meals.

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S is for Steak knife

Knives, Table setting

A steak knife is a small table knife used for cutting cooked meat, especially steak. It usually has a sharp edge and a pointed tip. The blade may be straight or have small, saw-like teeth, and the handle is made for a firm, comfortable grip. Steak knives are designed to make it much easier to cut up meat but can be used for other food too.

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S is for Stein

List of table setting items

A stein is a kind of large mug, usually made from glass or earthenware, that is generally used to drink beer from.

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S is for Sundae spoon

Table setting

A sundae spoon is a small spoon with a long handle used for eating ice cream desserts called sundaes. It is usually made of metal or plastic. The long handle helps to get the last of the sundae out from the bottom of a tall sundae glass.

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T is for Tablecloth

List of table setting items

A tablecloth is a piece of fabric or plastic that you put over your table. Tablecloths can be either for protection or just for decoration.

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T is for Tablespoon

Table setting

A tablespoon is a large spoon used for eating, serving, or measuring food. It is often used for measuring ingredients in recipes - 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, or about 15 milliliters. For an exact measurement, use a measuring spoon instead.

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T is for Teacup

List of table setting items

A teacup is a small cup with a handle that is usually used for drinking tea. Teacups are often rested on a saucer. Teacups usually come in a set with saucers and a matching teapot.

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T is for Teapot

List of table setting items

A teapot is a ceramic jug with a lid. It is used to make tea, by adding tea leaves or teabags to very hot water in the teapot. When the tea is ready it is poured straight from the teapot.

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T is for Teaspoon

Table setting

A teaspoon is a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, eating small things, or as a measurement for ingredients in recipes. A teaspoon is about 5ml.

Sugar, especially for tea or coffee, is often measured in teaspoons.

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V is for Vase

List of home decor, List of table setting items, Containers

A vase is a container without a lid, which is used to hold cut flowers. Vases are often very pretty. People have been making vases for thousands of years, usually made from clay and painted different colours.

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