cookware

noun

cook·​ware ˈku̇k-ˌwer How to pronounce cookware (audio)
: utensils used in cooking

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Because plastics break down over time instead of fully disappearing, those particles can end up in water, food, cookware and packaging used every day in the kitchen. Ryan Brennan may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 Cleaning greasy pot lids promptly prevents stubborn residue from setting in and keeps your cookware looking its best. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026 Grab a wood cookware set for $20 and a portable carpet and upholstery cleaner to get tough stains up with ease. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Both the durable nylon bristles and exterior scraper are safe for nonstick cookware. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookware

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First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cookware was in 1906

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“Cookware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookware. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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cookware

noun
cook·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce cookware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: utensils used in cooking
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