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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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use. ABC News, 16 June 2026 From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware. Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Plates slide, glassware jumps, and books tumble. Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026 Instead of displaying or using a new set of matching glassware, take inspiration from Fosburg and look for interesting glass pieces on your next trip to the thrift store. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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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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