: utensils used in cooking

Examples of cookware in a Sentence

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In practice, that means keeping prep tools like knives, cutting boards and mixing bowls together near one counter and storing cookware, oils and utensils close to the stove. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Good insulation plays a crucial part in many industries, from space exploration and energy systems to electronics and cookware. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 The store also carries household goods such as dumpling steamers, cookware and serving dishes. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Galarza came to appreciate cleaner air, cooler environs and the way induction quickly heated cookware. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookware

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cookware was in 1906

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“Cookware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookware. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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cookware

noun
: utensils used in cooking
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