glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwer How to pronounce glassware (audio)
: articles made of glass

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware
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This meticulous pouring process has spawned dedicated enthusiasts like the trio behind New York State of Pint, who anonymously rate New York City's best pints of Guinness using a scoring system that evaluates taste, pour quality, glassware, temperature and bar ambiance. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025 Hard water minerals tend to tarnish metal cookware while causing dishes and glassware to become stained and cloudy. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025 Biannual Deep Cleaning A cabinet full of dinnerware or glassware may only need deep cleaning once a year, but a pantry full of food needs a deep clean at least twice a year. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025 There’s a charming rough-hewn and organic quality to Il Buco Vita’s handblown glassware. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glassware

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glassware was in 1722

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“Glassware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassware. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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glassware

noun
glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce glassware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles of glass
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