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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There are still deep discounts in each one, spanning big-ticket purchases like mattresses and vacuums to decor including candle warmers and glassware. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025 A little pocket bar of six tables and four bar seats, Malpractice balances its minimalist aesthetic with outlandish, maximalist glassware, and cocktails that are unapologetically playful. Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025 The couple is sourcing some 80% of wedding provisions from local vendors, including pastries from the Rosa Salva pastry shop, the oldest in Venice, and gifts from Murano glassware designer Laguna B. Around 30 of the city’s elite water taxis, out of 280 total, are also thought to be reserved. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 June 2025 Clear glassware, meanwhile, visually recedes to let the color palette shine. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 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

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“Glassware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassware. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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