barware

noun

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

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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 There’s a section dedicated to fun barware, from chic Champagne coupes to colorful margarita glasses. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 Shop for everything from books and vintage barware to French and Italian homewares along Old Town's King Street. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barware

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 23 Dec. 2025.

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