cookware

noun

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

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Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 Stainless steel utensils are a safer alternative to cast iron and stainless-steel cookware, but delicate surfaces require delicate tools—and silicone options like this utensil set by Cook With Color are the perfect swap to keep both your cookware and your utensils non-toxic. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 Wipe or gently scrub every surface of the dishware and cookware. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026 This 11-piece Carote nonstick cookware set includes two frying pans, a saute pan, two saucepans, two fridge storage lids, two silicone lids and two removable handles that can be attached to different pieces in the set with just the click of a button. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookware

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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 25 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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