glassware

noun

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

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Customers are also able to purchase a holiday glassware item, which sends a portion of proceeds to charity, Berman said. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025 Or, for a farmhouse dining room, a hutch or sideboard to display vintage glassware or French pottery could be key. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025 Level up their holiday hosting game with a stunning new set of glassware. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025 Learn the truth about which glassware can handle the heat—and which can't. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glassware

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glassware was in 1722

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Glassware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassware. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

glassware

noun
glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce glassware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles of glass
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!