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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Where the attendants serve dinner from an actual menu on white tablecloths, with real utensils, cloth napkins and glassware. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025 In 1789, the ad valorem duties of 5-15% were imposed on most imports not otherwise excluded from tax and included china, stone, and glassware. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025 Whitney Cardozo is the chef and proprietress of Chez Foushee in Richmond, VA and the owner of vintage glassware shop, Chez at Home. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025 These award-winning fine-dining glassware will elevate your home bar—your best vintage deserves a superior glass. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 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 20 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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