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
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Soak glassware for an hour, then scrub away the film with a sponge and drain the sink. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025 Think of glassware as your outfit, garnish as your accessories and ice as your statement piece. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025 How to Make a Spaghett The Spaghett is extremely easy to make at home—the drink only calls for three ingredients, and there’s no fancy glassware required. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 Finally, since this cocktail is served neat (without ice) be sure to keep your glassware in the freezer until ready to serve. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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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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