dishware

noun

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

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Use Mismatched Vintage Dishware Mixing and matching vintage dishware from the thrift store is one of Gaines’ favorite pastimes—and rules for elevated, classic decor, too. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 Green Convene – Ditch the disposables, borrow the Hub’s reusable dishware. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 Elements influencing the atmosphere range from decor and dishware to lighting and music. Carey Bringle, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Some of the dishware, like handmade cups imitating elephant tusks, is also imported from Africa. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dishware

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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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 Sep. 2025.

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