cookware

noun

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

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Peruse pottery, antique cast-iron cookware and vintage vinyl at Gadsden Variety & Deli, and at Dusty Things, old books, toys and other collectibles await. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 Our Place’s cookware extends beyond pans; scroll on for more top picks that’ll arrive ahead of the holidays. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025 Grab practical picks like extra bath towels for overnight guests or treat yourself to a coveted piece of cookware from Le Creuset before these deals expire. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025 But the recent renaissance of high-end cast-iron cookware has brought back these vintage-style pans, and the Lancaster is our favorite of the bunch. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 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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