glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwer How to pronounce glassware (audio)
Synonyms of glasswarenext
: articles made of glass

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware
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Before their meal, diners can sample a cocktail list inspired by Baccarat glassware in the Midi-Minuit bar. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025 Nardi owns and operates Decatur Glassblowing, an art studio that specializes in handcrafting intricate glassware. Vinny Simone, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025 Often seen on milk glass—an opaque, white glassware that rose to popularity in the early 20th century—the classic hobnail pattern features raised bumps or studs, giving the glass a distinctive, tactile look. Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025 Somewhere between a traditional champagne flute and a white wine glass lies Riedel’s Veloce glassware. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

glassware

noun
glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce glassware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles of glass
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