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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In practice, though, many people refer to plastic, acrylic and even ceramic cups as glassware too. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 As water dries on glassware following a wash cycle or a hand wash, these minerals are left behind, causing the cloudy surface. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025 London offers Royal Worcester porcelain, which is a must-have for anyone looking to invest in fine china and glassware. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 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 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 Mar. 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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