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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The 130-year-old museum displays Roman-era glassware, statues, grave stelae, pottery and weapons uncovered in and around the area. Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Don't use this compound near any glass surfaces, including windows, glassware, or glass stovetops, or there is a risk of damaging them. Lauren David, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025 The shelves are stocked with collections of glassware, vases, books, and vinyl records in all different shades, tying in the orange hues from the chair and cabinets. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 La Riccia Pinch Decanter La Riccia Pinch Decanter $275 Il Buco Vita 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 4 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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