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

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Return serving dishes and barware to cabinets and shelves. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 Embark on a two-story antique hunt at Lloyd’s of Lakeland, an antique mall filled with everything from midcentury barware to European stained glass. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025 Crate & Barrel’s Hip flutes are a timeless and versatile option to add to your barware collection. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025 Be cautious with vintage barware, because some might contain heavy metals or have unsafe finishes. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barware

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Jan. 2026.

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