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

The short clip highlights a lavish chandelier and floral centerpieces, and even shows Melania carefully arranging elegant silverware and glassware on the dinner table. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2026

Porch doors have sensors on them which halt the air conditioning inside any time the room isn’t sealed, and a beautiful collection of glassware and picnic items left in your room guarantee nary a single-use plastic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

At a dinner attended by the fashion and design set at the brand’s Milan flagship on Wednesday, founder Carolina Castiglioni introduced a new array of tableware, glassware and cutlery made with Belgian design specialist Serax. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Marred mugs and glassware can be recycled or used for storage receptacles elsewhere and replaced. — Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 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