cookware

noun

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

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Nonstick cookware, carpets, outdoor gear and food packaging are among items that contain the chemicals. ABC News, 4 June 2026 To avoid the damage, always dry the cast-iron cookware with a dry cloth or paper towel once you’re done cleaning. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 Salt effectively cleans tough stains on cookware, wood, and even fabric. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 What happened with California’s PFAS cookware bill? Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookware

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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 13 Jun. 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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