glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwer How to pronounce glassware (audio)
Synonyms of glasswarenext
: articles made of glass

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware
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In manufacturing, they could be used to handle delicate parts, such as electronics or glassware. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026 The Rousseaus furnished the property with their own artwork, antiques, heirloom porcelain, and glassware. Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Viennese glassware company Lobmeyr returns to Matter and Shape with an installation put together by Luca Guadagnino. Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026 Delicate glassware should be hand-washed in warm water with mild dish soap. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glassware

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First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glassware was in 1722

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“Glassware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassware. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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glassware

noun
glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce glassware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles of glass
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