cookware

noun

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

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Sturdy, dual-sided handles that are wide enough to grip with pot holders make transferring the cookware from the stove to the oven or table a breeze, too. Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 May 2025 Still, a crucial part of breakfast that can’t be overlooked is the cookware used to make it. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025 Celeste Noche/for NPR All of the ingredients, cookware, coffee mugs, and tables themselves are hauled by bike, of course. Deena Prichep, NPR, 2 May 2025 What do nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and anti-fogging sprays all have in common? Christina Manian, Health, 23 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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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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