The table was set with plates, cups, and silverware.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the table was prepared for the family's dinner.

Choice of Words: Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for eating, working, or other activities. "Set" means to arrange or put something in a particular place. Plates are flat dishes used for serving food. Cups are containers for drinking liquids. Silverware is a set of utensils, such as knives, forks, and spoons, used for eating.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The table was set with plates and silverware.
• Set the table with plates and silverware.
• The table was set with beautiful china and silverware.
• The table was set with colorful plates and utensils.
• Table set, plates warm, hunger satisfied.
• Table set, plates placed, anticipation builds.
• Silverware gleamed on the table.
• Nectar fills flower cups sweetly.
• Table holds plates for eating.
• Plates cleared, table reset.