cookware

noun

cook·​ware ˈku̇k-ˌwer How to pronounce cookware (audio)
: utensils used in cooking

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Cuisinart 11-Piece Chef’s Classic Stainless Cookware Collection Stainless steel cookware can be super versatile. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026 Some of the tastemaker’s favorite things include cookware, small kitchen appliances, drinkware, and more essentials. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 These cooktops are energy-efficient, heat cookware quickly, and reduce burn risks by eliminating open flames. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026 HexClad has already contributed directly to recovery efforts, donating cookware to families who lost their homes and helping provide tens of thousands of meals through community partnerships. Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookware

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Feb. 2026.

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cookware

noun
cook·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce cookware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: utensils used in cooking
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