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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This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The machine reads the capsule’s barcode to identify the recipe and even recommends the ideal glassware. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Nuriev, who has designed chandeliers and glassware for Baccarat, and provided a graffiti wall at the Maison Baccarat, is reputed to be a good cook. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 May 2026 If your tap water tastes off, leaves spots on glassware or sends rust streaks down the shower wall, a whole house water filter may be the fix. Ryan Brennan may 26, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for glassware

Word History

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 3 Jun. 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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