barware

noun

bar·​ware ˈbär-ˌwer How to pronounce barware (audio)
: glassware or utensils used in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages

Examples of barware in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along with the classics, Yeti also recently came out with a line of barware—including a cocktail shaker and stackable lowball cups—perfect for gifting and holiday celebrations. Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 Thousands of items are marked down for up to 84 percent off across furniture, bedding, kitchenware, barware, games, and more from beloved brands like Cuisinart, Bissell, and Staub. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023 The glasses are dishwasher safe and provide an elegant addition to any couple’s barware. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023 Advertisement The Miracle bar concept comes with an ever-evolving cocktail menu and the participating venues receive all of the recipes and the specialty barware to serve the drinks in. Kelli Skye Fadroski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2023 Like the rest of the Yeti lineup, the Rambler 20 oz. cocktail shaker is barware that’s ready for any situation: camping, road trip, beach happy hour. Sunset Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023 The removable drip tray under the tap makes for easy cleanup and the guard rails keep your barware from sliding off. Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2023 Or, use an array of bowls, barware, wide-mouth jars, and/or small plates. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023 Since its beginning in 1996, the Grapevine was a come-as-you-are bar filled with vintage furniture and mismatched barware. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barware was in 1866

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“Barware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barware. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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