dishware

noun

dish·​ware ˈdish-ˌwer How to pronounce dishware (audio)
: tableware (as of china) used in serving food

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Shelves full of dishware, glassware, vases, and frames line the aisles. Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 Wipe or gently scrub every surface of the dishware and cookware. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026 First is the hutch-style set-up on the left, which allows the homeowners to store and display their beautiful yet functional white dishware within easy reach. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 The dishware washer had no measurable sanitizer during active washing. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dishware

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dishware was in 1946

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“Dishware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishware. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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