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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Allow the glassware to soak, undisturbed, for one to two hours, then wash and dry as usual. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024 Guests can also enjoy Miracle's To-Go Booth, offering festive merchandise and glassware. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024 But the espresso martini is not the drink of choice being strained into glittering glassware for thirsty drinkers citywide. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Staff members carried the child behind the bar and showed him glassware and drinks. Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024 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 2 Feb. 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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