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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Vintage Barware From vintage cocktail shakers to ice buckets and glasses, vintage barware is a great find at estate sales. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026 Neaco, an unexpectedly funky home decor and gift shop, stocks fun barware, wall art, novelty gifts, and home accessories. Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Interior designer Tiffany Howell, founder of Night Palm studio, partnered with actress Laura Harrier to design the line of lighting, barware, seating, textiles, and more. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 Women’s clothing brands in-store include Lilla P and Oliphant, and homeware runs the gamut from candles and fragrances to barware and cookbooks. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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