cookware

noun

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

Examples of cookware in a Sentence

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For maximum efficiency, many cooks use the bottom drawer for stacking flat bakeware or cookware. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Use wood or silicone utensils to avoid scratching the surface, and hang the cookware instead of stacking to avoid scratching the surface. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026 How to Clean Cast Iron After Cooking To maintain your cast iron cookware, clean it promptly and correctly after each use. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026 Seasoned and aspiring home chefs alike know that Le Creuset’s Dutch ovens stand out among the rest, which is why the high-quality cookware is so coveted. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 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 29 Jan. 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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