glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwer 

: articles made of glass

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware

Recent Examples on the Web

Its permanent collection includes over 900 pieces of Chinese, Central Asian, and Tibetan porcelain and glassware from Betty Lo and Kenneth Chu’s Mengdiexuan collection. — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026

Guests and staff have reportedly heard footsteps in empty hallways, seen glassware moving and doors slamming on their own, or experienced lights acting unusually. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

Build an impressive collection of barware, glassware, and second-hand books at thrift shops at a fraction of the cost of buying new. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026

Repurpose heirloom china, glassware, and silver to add charm and history to your gatherings. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glassware

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: articles of glass