dishware

noun

dish·​ware ˈdish-ˌwer How to pronounce dishware (audio)
: tableware (as of china) used in serving food

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Diners are charged for the soup base and then for each skewer and plate from the refrigerator with prices that range depending on the color of the dishware. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025 That’s why many of the dishware and ceramics are on the seafloor near the stern section. George Petras, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025 The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025 Otherwise, a series of scents can begin to originate from the sink full of dirty dishware, including mildew smells and the smell of rotting food. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dishware

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dishware was in 1946

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“Dishware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishware. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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